it is about demanding a better life, betterjobs, better earning, and some economic certainty for the future. whereas for others, it is about opening up the political system. last night, president tokayev held a meeting of his security council and appealed for help from a military alliance dominated by russia. translation: given that these terrorist gangs are international and have received extensive training abroad, their attack on kazakhstan can and should be considered an act of aggression. russia says it is already responding. these pictures, released by the defence ministry in moscow, said to show men and equipment setting off for kazakhstan. and a convoy of armoured vehicles also on the move. what are they actually heading into and what will they do when they get there? paul adams, bbc news. the uk prime minister, borisjohnson has offered a "humble and sincere apology"