Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he hoped Washington would avoid any actions that could further escalate the war in Ukraine, voicing cautious optimism about continued dialogue under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Day: November 13, 2025
Putin – Tokayev meeting on November 12, 2025
Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met in Moscow and signed a declaration on the transition of bilateral relations to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance. The meeting was part of Tokayev’s two-day state visit to Russia.On November 12, 2025, Russian President
Key outcomes and topics of discussion included:
Strategic Partnership: The leaders declared their countries “closest partners, friends, and reliable allies”.
Energy Cooperation: Discussions focused on expanding energy partnerships, including potential increases in Russian gas deliveries to northern and eastern Kazakhstan. Efforts were also mentioned to manage the impact of U.S. sanctions on the Russian firm Lukoil’s operations in Kazakhstan.
Nuclear Power: Tokayev noted that the two countries are close to an agreement for Russia’s state atomic energy corporation, Rosatom, to build Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant.
Regional Cooperation: The two leaders participated via videoconference in the plenary session of the 21st Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum.
Future Visits: Tokayev invited Putin to visit Kazakhstan the following year.
The meeting was highlighted by a formal welcome ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace, including an honor guard, and was followed by an official dinner.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 13, 2025
Putin – Tokayev meeting on November 12, 2025
Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met in Moscow and signed a declaration on the transition of bilateral relations to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance. The meeting was part of Tokayev’s two-day state visit to Russia.On November 12, 2025, Russian President
Key outcomes and topics of discussion included:
Strategic Partnership: The leaders declared their countries “closest partners, friends, and reliable allies”.
Energy Cooperation: Discussions focused on expanding energy partnerships, including potential increases in Russian gas deliveries to northern and eastern Kazakhstan. Efforts were also mentioned to manage the impact of U.S. sanctions on the Russian firm Lukoil’s operations in Kazakhstan.
Nuclear Power: Tokayev noted that the two countries are close to an agreement for Russia’s state atomic energy corporation, Rosatom, to build Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant.
Regional Cooperation: The two leaders participated via videoconference in the plenary session of the 21st Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum.
Future Visits: Tokayev invited Putin to visit Kazakhstan the following year.
The meeting was highlighted by a formal welcome ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace, including an honor guard, and was followed by an official dinner.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Nov 13, 2025
