President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky. Press service of Akorda reports.
The conversation took place at the initiative of the Ukrainian side. The parties exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine.
«Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted the importance of reaching an agreement at the talks in order to stop and further cease hostilities in Ukraine. The heads of state agreed on cooperation between the two countries in the humanitarian sphere,» the statement says.
It was reported earlier that the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky recalled country’s ambassador Valery Zhovtenko from Kyrgyzstan for consultations. He said this during a televised address to the nation, stressing that the ambassador was recalled «for justifying aggression against Ukraine». However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic has not yet received a note verbale.
Today is the eighth day of fighting in Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, the Russian President Vladimir Putin announced start of a special military operation. It was regarded in Ukraine and in the West as a full-scale invasion. Severe economic sanctions began to be imposed on Russia on February 25. The number of casualties, both among military personnel of both countries and civilians, is increasing. The number of Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Europe is growing. Protests against Russia’s actions are taking place in many countries around the world.
By the evening of February 27, almost all European countries closed their airspace for Russian airlines. The NATO states and the United States not only increased financial assistance to Ukraine, but also began supplying weapons. Tough sanctions have been imposed on Russia. The package of sanctions is increasing every day.
Hostilities continued on February 28. Against this background, the first round of Russian-Ukrainian talks took place. The second round is to take place today.
