The Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated during his visit to Astana that Kazakhstan is a "Russian-speaking country." Putin and his delegation were surprised when President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev began speaking in his native language during the briefing,

Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have indicated that Russian leader Vladimir Putin intends to continue using Kazakhstan to facilitate sanctions evasion schemes. Source: ISW Details: Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met in Astana on 27 November and signed a joint statement on deepening the Russian-Kazakh strategic partnership as part of Russia's efforts to establish a "new world order".

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Astana, Kazakhstan, on November 27, 2024, for a two-day state visit aimed at reinforcing bilateral relations and discussing energy cooperation. During talks with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev,

Vladimir Putin's visit to Astana for the summit of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) brought attention to rising tensions between Russia and Kazakhstan, reports WP. The meeting also raised concerns over Russia’s rhetoric regarding Ukraine and its broader geopolitical maneuvers.