ASTANA, Kazakhstan, Nov 27, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, Russian state media reported, as the Kremlin chief seeks to shore up ties with his Central Asian ally.

During his two-day visit Putin is expected to hold talks with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as well as take part in a meeting of the Moscow-led CSTO security alliance in the capital Astana.