Kazakh President Tokayev supported the idea of freezing hostilities in Ukraine
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- Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed support for a freeze in hostilities in Ukraine followed by a transition to negotiations, emphasizing respect for the Ukrainian people and noting that an immediate stop to the war in modern conditions would be unrealistic.
- He also noted that Russia and Ukraine are good friends of Kazakhstan.
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Why It Matters
The statement was made in the context of the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine, where Kazakhstan seeks to maintain a neutral position and maintain friendly relations with both sides.
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed support for the idea of freezing military operations in Ukraine with a subsequent transition to negotiations.
Tokayev emphasized respect for the Ukrainian people and noted the unreality of immediately stopping the war in modern conditions.
He added that Russia and Ukraine are good friends of Kazakhstan.
BERLIN, September 29 - RIA Novosti. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that he favors freezing military actions in Ukraine with a subsequent transition to negotiations.
“We have great respect for the Ukrainian people, their history, culture, traditions and, of course, the Ukrainian language. Therefore, I did not say that the war needs to be stopped immediately. I understand that this would probably be unrealistic in modern conditions. I spoke about freezing military operations on the territory of Ukraine in order to move on to the process of diplomatic or any kind of negotiations. This is our position, no matter what happens on the territory of Ukraine. We will always remember that Russia and Ukraine are our good friends,” Tokayev said at a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Kazakhstan will continue to act as a mediator in resolving the conflict in Ukraine
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific conditions does Kazakhstan offer to freeze the conflict?
- Are Ukraine and Russia ready for negotiations in the current situation?
- What role does Kazakhstan see for itself in the potential negotiation process?
