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,

Politicians from certain countries do not adhere to the principle of isolating Vladimir Putin, inviting the Russian leader to visit them. However, he is not always warmly welcomed by the public. Evidence of this was seen in Kazakhstan,

During Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Kazakhstan, an unexpected incident turned heads in the capital, Astana. On Wednesday evening, a large LED screen briefly displayed the Ukrainian flag instead of the Russian tricolor.