US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday in a phone talk with and. O. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tleuberdi the situation in the republic, reports TASS.

As the press service of the State Department noted following the conversation, the head of American diplomacy announced the support of the United States for constitutional institutions and freedom of the media in Kazakhstan, called for a peaceful settlement of the situation.

The Secretary of State reaffirmed the United States' full support for constitutional institutions and freedom of the media, and advocated a peaceful resolution of the crisis with respect for human rights, the statement said.

In addition, the head of the State Department also discussed the importance of promoting stability in Europe, including the situation with Ukraine.