Kazakhstan compiles list of citizens in Ukraine combat zone for repatriation via Russia

Kazakhstan's foreign ministry is compiling a list of its citizens in the combat zone, to be sent to Russia for their return, following video appeals on social media. This marks a formal state-level engagement with Russia over Kazakh nationals fighting in Ukraine, a sensitive issue for Astana's neutral posture. The move signals potential repatriation efforts but leaves unclear the status of those citizens and Russia's role in facilitating their return.