Moscow welcomes President Tokayev with a military escort

Moscow prepares to meet Tokayev, showing him respect

Published November 11, 2025 16:11

Zhuman Kiikov

General News Correspondent

Самолет Токаева в России сопровождали военные летчики

Tokayev’s plane, traveling from Astana to Moscow, was escorted by Russian military aircraft, a gesture that symbolizes respect and the strong diplomatic ties between the two nations / Photo: @aqorda_resmi, photo editor: Serikzhan Kovlanbayev

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan has begun his state visit to Russia. As his aircraft entered Russian airspace, two Su-35 fighter jets of the Russian Air Force joined it to escort him to Moscow.

This is widely regarded as an honor for visiting heads of state, emphasizing the strategic partnership between Astana and Moscow.

Tokayev will remain in Moscow until Nov. 12.