Kazakhstan investigates Sputnik

Kazakhstan has launched an investigation into the local branch of the "Rossiya Segodnya" media group, which operates the Sputnik Kazakhstan website. The news was reported by TASS.

The investigation is linked to publications that, according to media reports, mention Kazakh citizens allegedly participating in the war on Russia's side.

Minister of Culture and Information Aida Balaeva stated that the ministry is examining the issue from a legal standpoint.

"If our legal experts determine that national legislation has been violated, we will issue an official notice to the outlet," Balaeva said.

The response was triggered by a journalist’s complaint about an article mentioning a Kazakh national reportedly fighting on behalf of Russia.