Kazakh journalist and government critic Aidos Sadykov, residing in Ukraine, died after being shot by suspected Kazakh nationals, leading to one suspect surrendering in Kazakhstan. Sadykov and his wife ran critical online media targeting Kazakh leaders. While Kazakhstan detained one suspect, they refuse to hand him over to Ukraine, with the other still at large. Sadykov, in a coma post-assassination attempt, passed away, prompting accusations against Kazakh President Tokayev. Sadykov's activism and critical stance against Kazakh leadership highlight the dangers faced by dissidents in the region.