The Kremlin thanked Tokayev for the words about Putin

The Kremlin is grateful to Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for the assessment he gave to Russian President Vladimir Putin at a press conference following a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. This was stated to journalists by the press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov.

“We highly appreciate and we are grateful to the President of Kazakhstan for the assessment he gave to President Putin,” Peskov said.

According to the press secretary of the head of state, the presidents have “close, constructive and trusting relations.” “This allows them to discuss the most difficult issues on the international agenda, including issues related to the Ukrainian settlement,” Peskov said. He noted that the President at meetings with his Kazakh counterpart brings him up-to-date information about the situation.

Yesterday, at a press conference, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed gratitude to Vladimir Putin for understanding his position on the Ukrainian conflict. Among other things, the President of Kazakhstan called Vladimir Putin “the most acceptable political figure” at the head of Russia for Central Asia, Europe and the whole world.