Kazakh President Tokayev Declares Russia Militarily Invincible in Conversation with Trump

In a recent interview published by Ana-Tili, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev shared insights from a telephone discussion with US President-elect Donald Trump. He conveyed that Russia is militarily invincible and emphasized that Ukraine's hope for survival in the ongoing conflict significantly depends on receiving assistance from Western nations. Tokayev pointed out that the key to ending hostilities lies in the will and intentions of the leaders engaged in the conflict, including Trump's role as a leader of a major power.

Tokayev clarified that while Kazakhstan does not aspire to act as mediators, it remains willing to assist in resolving international issues. He described Kazakhstan's foreign policy as “multifaceted,” while firmly underscoring the importance of its strategic partnership with Russia. Tokayev praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as an experienced leader who comprehends Kazakhstan's unique context and mentioned the two nations share the longest continuous land border in the world.

Previously, Tokayev expressed similar sentiments regarding Russia's military strength during a forum in October, stating that this fact is validated by the nation's military capabilities and public backing for President Putin's policies. He argued that advocating for negotiation is a demonstration of strategic wisdom rather than weakness, cautioning that the alternative could lead to devastating mutual destruction. Following the recent US elections, Trump, who campaigned on swiftly resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, has yet to detail any specific peace plan, while both Moscow and Kiev maintain distinct positions on negotiations amidst the ongoing war.