Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Omsk on July 25th, prior to the Kazakhstan-Russia Interregional Cooperation Forum. Discussions extended beyond the forum’s economic focus on transport, logistics, and regional ties, encompassing the ongoing war in Ukraine. The leaders also addressed Kazakhstan’s plans for its first nuclear power plant and broader strategic partnership between the two nations. This meeting underscores the continued close relationship between Kazakhstan and Russia despite the geopolitical context. Details of the discussion regarding Ukraine were not immediately available. The forum itself centers on strengthening economic collaboration between Kazakhstan and Russia. This visit highlights the importance of the bilateral relationship for both countries.