Kazakhstan Appoints New Defense Minister Following Military Exercise Tragedy

Following the deaths of 14 servicemen during a Caspian Sea exercise, Kazakhstan appointed a new defense minister and ordered a 10-day military reform plan. President Tokayev cited numerous shortcomings and a lack of professionalism in the military. Separately, a court upheld an environmental fine against the Kashagan oil field operator, while Kazmunaigas plans to regain control of a subsidiary involved in the dispute.

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