Tokayev is not an ally of Russia, but he has Putin has his own plan — opinion

There is such an expression — "slippery as hell", it's about President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Kazakhstan will not stand together with the Russian Federation "shoulder to shoulder in the trenches," it will be "always in touch," the observer writes Pravda.Ru Lyubov Stepushova.

In an interview with the Ana tili newspaper ("Native Language"), President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, commenting on the coup attempt in January 2022, avoided specifying the customers. He did not mention the CSTO's invitation to restore order, just called it "bold actions."

"If the actions of the people who started the riots and organized the revolution were not immediately blocked and bold actions were not taken, then now Kazakhstan would have become a completely different state, with much more limited independence and sovereignty," Tokayev said.

No gratitude to Russia, only praised himself. Kantar Lessons (January) Tokayev called the following:

1. The power in the country should be able to consolidate, in no case should dual power be allowed.
2. The president is not a "shadow of God on earth", but only a manager elected for a certain period of time to govern the country.
3. It is necessary to carefully select candidates for high government positions, including heads of law enforcement agencies. They must be loyal to the Republic of Kazakhstan. Those who oppose this principle, under the guise of "democratic values", intend to destroy society and destroy the Kazakh state.

And if there is a hint in the third paragraph, probably to the West, then dual power and the shadow of God on earth is a reference to ex-President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. The period when Nazarbayev was Elbasy, and he was president, led to "the development of large-scale talks about dual power," Tokayev said.

"To put it mildly, some officials tried to legitimize this incredible situation, saying that "the institution of the president should be above the power of the president," he said.

Tokayev was brought to the assessment of the meetings of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Nazarbayev, they say, did the "revolution" come from there, since Nazarbayev created it? Tokayev replied that "such meetings are usually held on the initiative of Nazarbayev," who "has close moral and political ties with the Kremlin." It can be understood that Tokayev does not rule out such an assumption.

Tokayev called his own talks with Putin meaningful, because "it is necessary to ensure stability in the Eurasian space, in which our two countries play a major role." Tokayev "openly stated (to Putin) the essence of Kazakhstan's multilateral policy" and stated that "we are committed to developing our strategic partnership and allied relations with Russia." Putin, according to Tokayev, understands the specifics of Kazakhstan well: "We are always in touch."

Tokayev explained that the Russian Federation was admitted to the tender for the construction of a nuclear power plant, as well as China and Western consortia, and suggested that "in the near future we may build a second or even a third nuclear power plant." After these words, we will not be surprised if Rosatom does not win the contract for the first NPP, but it will be promised a contract for the second one "after a little rain on Thursday."

Tokayev mentioned that in early December he had a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, who "asked for his opinion on the suspension of military operations on Ukraine".

"There is a special situation: Russia is invincible from a military point of view, and Ukraine, with the help of its allies in the West, hopes not to give up in the war or at least not to lose," the leader of Kazakhstan said.

According to him, the problem is "particularly difficult, and its solution depends on the will of the leaders of the two conflicting countries and Trump himself as the leader of a world power." Do not be fooled by the term "invincible Russia", it refers to the nuclear triad of Russia and its readiness to apply it. And for those who help Russia to lead its SMO and stand shoulder to shoulder with it, the problem of peace is on the Ukraine does not seem complicated.

Tokayev promised to hold a military parade in Astana on the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, which has not been held since 2019. This means that, being invited to the anniversary parade in Moscow, the President of Kazakhstan will not come there. Putin understands such passages, his position is not to ban what is objectionable, but to develop what is pleasing, which at any stage of Russia's history has brought her dividends.