Tokayev promised to help Russians coming to Kazakhstan due to mobilization

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced negotiations with Russia regarding Russians fleeing to the republic. He said that those who come from Russia because of the mobilization should be helped, but they will not have any preferences. Kazakhstan must show “humanity, patience and organization,” Mr. Tokayev said.

“The most important thing is that we maintain agreement with neighboring countries. We won’t lose anything from this. In recent days, many people from Russia have been coming to us,” the President of Kazakhstan said during a meeting with the public in Turkestan. He stressed that there is “no crisis or panic” in the country due to the influx of visitors, and “all work must be carried out in accordance with the law and our obligations.”

According to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the majority of Russians are leaving because of “the current hopeless situation.” “We must take care of them and ensure their safety. This is a political and humanitarian issue. I instructed the government to take the necessary measures,” the president said.

Partial mobilization announced in Russia from September 21 by decree of Vladimir Putin. Against this background, the border service of Kazakhstan fixed an increase in the number of Russians entering the country. On the border of two countries formed accumulation of cars. FSB stated, which prevents the passage of those subject to mobilization. Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan reported about the transit of 40 thousand Russians from the country since the beginning of mobilization. Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov instructed facilitate the registration of citizens of the Russian Federation entering the country.

Read about whether leaving Russia has become more difficult in the material “Kommersant FM” “Motorists are waiting for their turn”.

Laura Keffer