Astana: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed his country's position on the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the need for diplomacy to achieve peace. Speaking at the City of Working Professions festival, Tokayev underscored Kazakhstan's long-standing position in favor of peace and dialogue between the warring parties, said a statement by the Kazakh presidential press service Akorda.

According to Anadolu Agency, Tokayev stated, "From the very beginning, we have called for an end to the war and for reaching an agreement through diplomatic negotiations." This statement followed a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which focused on the Ukraine war.

Trump mentioned having a "lengthy and highly productive" conversation with Putin, with both delegations agreeing to "start negotiations immediately" to end the nearly three-year Ukraine war. Tokayev welcomed this recent political dialogue between major powers involved in the conflict, describing it as a positive development that would also benefit Kazakhstan.

He reaffirmed Kazakhstan's commitment to stability, highlighting the country's policy of "unity in diversity" and urging citizens to embrace national cohesion. Trump also communicated with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and later informed reporters that he and Putin might soon meet in Saudi Arabia for peace talks regarding Ukraine.