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Putin and Tokayev Meet at Russia-Kazakh Interregional Cooperation Forum in Omsk

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met at the Russia-Kazakh Interregional Cooperation Forum in Omsk, Siberia. Putin emphasized the strategic nature of Russia-Kazakh relations and expressed optimism about future cooperation. Tokayev stated that enemies of both Russia and Ukraine benefit from the ongoing conflict.

Putin and Tokayev convened at the 22nd Russia-Kazakh Interregional Cooperation Forum in Omsk, Siberia, on July 25, 2026. Putin highlighted the strategic importance of bilateral ties and outlined prospects for expanded cooperation. Tokayev, in remarks during the forum, asserted that external actors hostile to both Russia and Ukraine gain from the current conflict.

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StateTASSJul 25, 08:39 PM
Putin sees vast prospects for Russian-Kazakh cooperation

Russian President arrived in the Siberian city of Omsk where he is to take part in the 22nd Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum

StateTASSJul 25, 07:53 PM
Russian-Kazakh relations are of strategic nature — Putin

The relations between Russia and Kazakhstan are developing, Russian President said

StateTASSJul 25, 05:59 PM
Enemies of both Russia, Ukraine benefit from conflict — Kazakh leader

Putin and Tokayev are meeting on the sidelines of the Russian-Kazakh inter-regional cooperation forum in the Siberian city of Omsk