Russia uses CSTO to detain Ukrainian citizen in Kazakhstan, risking extradition

Kazakhstan detained a Ukrainian grandmother at Russia's request under the CSTO framework, as she attempted to return her grandson to Ukraine. This marks an extraterritorial use of the Russia-led security bloc to pursue Ukrainian citizens, raising concerns about Kazakhstan's compliance with Russian extradition demands. The incident underscores Moscow's leverage over CSTO members and potential risks for Ukrainians in Central Asia.