Discussion held between Tokayev and Trump's emissary revealed
Kazakhstan and Russia Discuss Bilateral Cooperation and Upcoming Meetings
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and Russian President Vladimir Putin recently held a phone conversation on August 7-8, 2025, focusing on bilateral cooperation, joint economic projects, and upcoming high-level meetings.
During the call, Putin updated Tokayev on key outcomes from his recent meeting with U.S. Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, highlighting progress in Russia-U.S. dialogue concerning a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict. Tokayev expressed appreciation for these updates and welcomed steps toward peace.
The two presidents discussed practical aspects of expanding mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation, including large infrastructure projects in industry and energy sectors. This conversation marked a new development in their discussions, focusing on the implementation of joint economic projects.
The conversation was a follow-up to an earlier discussion between the two leaders, during which the review of the meeting schedule may have been initiated. This review, a step towards furthering the cooperation between Kazakhstan and Russia, included high-level bilateral and international meetings set for later in 2025.
Putin’s briefing underscored Russia’s ongoing dialogue with Washington in efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis in the context of the close strategic partnership with Kazakhstan. The talk preceded anticipated meetings between Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump, and potentially other international leaders.
In sum, the phone conversation reaffirmed the importance of Kazakhstan-Russia cooperation in economic projects and trade, while coordinating on international diplomatic developments, especially related to the Ukraine conflict resolution. The conversation took place with reference to the press service of Akorda.
[1] Akorda Press Service [2] Russian Presidential Press Service [3] U.S. State Department Press Release [4] Ukrainian Presidential Press Service [5] Joint Statement from Kazakhstan and Russia on Bilateral Cooperation and Upcoming Meetings (August 8, 2025)
- The conversation between President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the implementation of joint economic projects, which falls under the policy-and-legislation category of general-news, considering the focus on high-level bilateral cooperation and economic projects.
- The ongoing dialogue between Russia and the United States over the Ukraine conflict, mentioned during the call, is a significant part of the politics sector and constitutes general-news, as it impacts international relations and peacekeeping efforts in the region.
