Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are cautiously balancing their diplomatic and trade relationships to maintain good standing with both Russia and the West amidst international sanctions against Russia.
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The inflow of Russian draft dodgers, which still continues, has caused worries among the local population, especially regarding inflation, rent, and social cohabitation.