Is the Kazakhstani army capable of defending the country?
The Kazakh Ministry of Defense's procurement of weapons and military equipment has been the subject of criticism for years. This is not surprising, given that the purchases are in the billions. And where money is involved, there are always suspicions that the army is overly enthusiastic about purchasing foreign equipment and neglecting domestically produced equipment.
Former Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Nurlan Yermekbayev, in an exclusive interview with the "Voice of the People" channel, spoke about whose interests he lobbied for during his three years as head of the army.
Using the opportunity, the journalist learned details about the general's personal life. What are his current interests, how does he view the current state of affairs in the army, and whether the country's Armed Forces are prepared to respond to a threat to the integrity and sovereignty of Kazakhstan.
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00:00 Start
0:09:44 "Cooperation between the Ministry of Defense and the military-industrial complex has turned into some kind of farce."
0:10:50 "In the 90s, I had to trade and drive a taxi."
0:45:41 Will Yermekbayev sue?
0:57:26 Is there an agreement with the CSTO to buy Russian armored personnel carriers?
1:07:19 Should Defense Minister Zhaksylykov resign?
1:10:40 Why did the events in Arys and Zhambyl Oblast occur?
1:16:40 Are the Kazakh and Soviet armies the same thing?
1:27:50 On the attitude toward the January events
1:29:13 Are the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan ready to defend the country?
1:34:45 "I haven't retired yet"