Russia does have air space availability over Kazakhstan - but so does turkey, U.S., etc - indeed, Kazakhstan is our our staging ground for entry/extract of our troops to the 'Ghan -
Yes, Russia ws the big bad Bear for decades - but just may own current regime has taken over the evil mantel? (Not that our current ruler ever lies)
Kazakhstan: (live link next post)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EI50OGD8r0k
“but just may own current regime ha...”
just MAYBE