Russia responded to Tokayev's OTG proposal The Kremlin saw it as logical for Russia to participate in the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). However, Moscow has yet to receive an official invitation. The press secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov commented on Kasem-Jomart Tokayev's initiative on November 2. According to him, the subject of participation in the association will be on the agenda of the contacts with Kazakhstan. "But it would be quite understandable and appropriate. We have many representatives of Turkic peoples." Paskov said. Tokayev made the proposal on October 30 at the UTG summit. He presented two options: Russia joining the "OTG+" format or participating in the organization's activities as an observer.

Russia responded to Tokayev's OTG proposal The Kremlin saw it as logical for Russia to participate in the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). However, Moscow has yet to receive an official invitation. The press secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov commented on Kasem-Jomart Tokayev's initiative on November 2. According to him, the subject of participation in the association will be on the agenda of the contacts with Kazakhstan. "But it would be quite understandable and appropriate. We have many representatives of Turkic peoples." Paskov said. Tokayev made the proposal on October 30 at the UTG summit. He presented two options: Russia joining the "OTG+" format or participating in the organization's activities as an observer.