Tokayev said Putin’s desire to end the conflict in Ukraine

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said all heads of state are in favor of a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. This assessment Mr. Tokayev shared at a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

The Kazakh president also noted that he did not propose that Russia “immediately stop” military actions. Mr. Tokayev stressed that he considers it necessary to freeze them and proceed to negotiations. He also said he was doing "everything possible" to ensure peace in the "neighboring country.".

In addition, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed gratitude to Vladimir Putin for understanding his position on the Ukrainian conflict. “Since all of us, the heads of state, stand for the cessation of hostilities on the territory of Ukraine, including the President of Russia,” he said.

President Tokayev also said that Vladimir Putin is “the most acceptable political figure” at the head of Russia for Central Asia, Europe and the whole world. “I know him very well, and he has the most necessary qualities for the head of a large state with a complex history,” Tokayev said.