Tokayev calls Putin an 'outstanding statesman' during Berlin visit
The Kazakh president said he considers his Russian counterpart the most acceptable political figure for Central Asia, Europe and the world, according to Ukrinform.
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev described Russian President Vladimir Putin as an "outstanding statesman" during a visit to Berlin, saying he considers Putin the most acceptable political figure for Central Asia, Europe and the wider world, according to Ukrinform.
The remarks come as Kazakhstan continues to balance its relationships with Russia, China and Western powers amid the broader geopolitical tensions surrounding the war in Ukraine.
Ukrinform's report did not provide the full context of Tokayev's remarks or specify the setting in which they were made during his time in the German capital.
Kazakhstan has sought to maintain a position of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict while preserving close economic and political ties to Moscow.
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