Official Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov explained how Russian…
Official Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov explained how Russian President Vladimir Putin reacted to Kazakh leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's proposal to freeze the conflict in Ukraine.
Consensus
- Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayey made a proposal during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 25 to freeze the conflict in Ukraine.
- The meeting took place in Omsk as part of the XXII Forum of Interregional Cooperation between Russia and Kazakhstan.
- Tokayev suggested returning to the so-called Istanbul formula for resolving the conflict.
- Russian officials, including Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, stated that Moscow does not agree with Tokayev's position but still considers Kazakhstan a close ally.
- The Russian side emphasized that it would continue explaining its stance on the special military operation with increased effort.
Points of divergence
- Putin, speaking in St. Petersburg the day after Tokayev's request, declared he would continue the war and expressed confidence in Russia’s victory, while also publicly fantasizing about Ukraine’s collapse. — tg_currenttime
- Tokayev explicitly refused to act as a mediator in resolving the conflict on July 25, stating that Russia is capable of solving its own problems without external help. — vm
- Tokayev proposed returning to the so-called 'Istanbul formula' for settlement during the meeting with Putin. — kommerzant
- Tokayev described the conflict as having unclear origins and stated that young people from both Russia and Ukraine are dying — referring to them as a shared genetic heritage of fraternal peoples. — tvrain
- The Kremlin stated that freezing the war is impossible due to Kyiv’s position, emphasizing that Russia must achieve its goals before any pause can occur. — tg_astrapress
Coverage (20 sources)
- The day after Kazakh President Tokayev asked Putin to 'freeze' the war against Ukraine... — Настоящее Время
- Tokaev's words to Putin on ending the war in Ukraine: what lies behind them? — Настоящее Время
- Watch the 'Morning' program on True Time live in a few minutes: — Настоящее Время
- Peskov: Putin responds to Tokayev's words about freezing the conflict in Ukraine — Вести
- Peskov calls Kasseny-Jomart Tokayev's position on Ukraine consistent — Вечерняя Москва
- Peskov assesses Tokayev's proposal to freeze the conflict in Ukraine — Коммерсантъ
- Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanks Tokayev for calling to stop the war — Дождь
- "All of this needs to be stopped": Tokayev proposed "freezing" the war in Ukraine at meeting with Putin — Дождь (Telegram)
- Expert: Signal of SVO Freeze Comes from Supranational Structures — Вести
- No Freezes: Putin Responds to Tokayev's Peace Initiative — РИАМО
- Kremlin responds to Tokayev's proposal and states that a 'freeze' of the war is impossible — ASTRA
- Peskov calls Tokayev's position on Ukraine consistent — Вести
- Kremlin Calls Kazakhstan President Tokayev's Stance on Ukraine Consistent — Интерфакс
- We will continue with doubled energy. Kremlin on Tokayev's position on Ukraine — Фонтанка
- Peskov: Putin reacted to Tokayev's proposal to freeze the conflict in Ukraine — Ведомости
- Kazakh President Tokayev Calls to 'Stop' and 'Freeze' Conflict Situation Between Russia and Ukraine at Meeting with Putin in Omsk — Varlamov News
- What happened in a day: Saturday, July 25 — Интерфакс
- Peskov explains Putin's reaction to Tokayev's proposal on freezing the conflict — Вести
- Tokayev Proposed to Putin to Freeze War with Ukraine — ASTRA
- Putin Responds to Tokayev's Proposal to Freeze Conflict in Ukraine, Detailing Progress of SMO — ТАСС (Telegram)
Key entities
- Tokayev
- Vladimir Putin
- Ukraine
- Russia
- Kazakhstan
- Moscow
- Omska
- Dmitry Peskov
- Kremlin
- INTERFAX.RU
- Kyiv
- Istanbul
- USA
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