Protests and riots have spread across Kazakhstan where the government has responded with deadly force. Russian troops that had entered the country to support the government have started to leave, but how has the country's leadership since independence in 1990 led to the violent crackdown seen in recent days?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Peter Conradi, Europe Editor, The Sunday Times. Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: The Guardian, Channel 4 News, CBS News, DW News, BBC News, Sky News, CBC, Reuters, Al Jazeera See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.