Putin has been urged to ‘freeze’ the Ukraine war by Kazakhstan’s president Tokayev, a key ally who said he had received ‘many signals’ from Europe and the USA calling for an end to the conflict
Mad Vladimir Putin has been left red-faced after a crucial ally called on him to “freeze” the Ukraine conflict.
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Kazakhstan’s president, delivered the explosive remarks during discussions with the despotic leader in Omsk, Russia, revealing he had received “many signals” from Europe and the USA.
Putin initiated the conflict in 2022, branding it a “special military operation”, launching attacks on Ukrainian capital Kyiv alongside a ground offensive. Precise numbers haven’t been confirmed but US media reports that the conflict has led to 450,000 Russian fatalities and 1.4million casualties – roughly 1% of the nation’s total population.
Meanwhile Ukraine has endured between 525,000 and 625,000 casualties, including between 125,000 and 150,000 deaths.
Mr Tokayev told Putin: “Perhaps it is time to freeze this conflict and return to the Istanbul 2.0 formula, as significant results were achieved there.
“After that – naturally under guarantees from major powers, including Russia – we can move forward. I will not hide that I have been receiving many signals, which I informed you about over the phone,” reports the Express.
“Signals from Europe and the US about the current state of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. It’s a pity, young people are dying, this is about the gene pool of the brotherly peoples, Russia and Ukraine.
“All of this needs to be stopped because what is happening, in my firm view, benefits and pleases the adversaries of both Russia and Ukraine.”
Putin stated he would keep Tokayev updated about “developments on the Ukrainian front”.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, who is scheduled to meet Trump at the White House next week, told US political commentator Laura Loomer: “If tomorrow we can stop the war to make a ceasefire, it’s better than to fight 10-20 years for victory and lose your people.”
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