Condolences to President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev 2023-10-28 12:35:00 Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev over the tragic consequences of a coal mine fire in the Karaganda Region. The message reads, in part: “Please convey my words of sympathy and support to the families of the victims and wishes for a speedy recovery to all those injured. We hope the miners that remain underground will be rescued.”