Ukraine's flag - with its horizontal bands of blue and yellow - briefly appeared late on Wednesday instead of the Russian white, blue and red tricolor on a screen located on one of Astana's main thoroughfares.

During Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Kazakhstan, an unexpected incident turned heads in the capital, Astana. On Wednesday evening, a large LED screen briefly displayed the Ukrainian flag instead of the Russian tricolor.

Politicians from some countries do not adhere to the principle of isolating Vladimir Putin, as they invite the Russian leader to visit. However, he is not always welcomed by the public. This was evident in Kazakhstan,