Putin Visits Kazakhstan, Southern Military District in Rostov-on-Don

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kazakhstan for talks with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to strengthen neighborliness and cooperation. Afterward, Putin visited the headquarters of the Southern Military District in Rostov-on-Don, where he heard reports on the progress of the military district and was briefed on new models of military equipment. During his visit to Kazakhstan, President Tokayev surprised the Russian delegation by speaking Kazakh, seen as a signal to the Kremlin. Putin's visit to the Southern Military District in Rostov-on-Don was part of his ongoing activities in the region.