Overview

• Vladimir Putin arrived in Dushanbe for a state visit through October 10 that includes the Russia–Central Asia summit on October 9 and the CIS leaders’ meeting on October 10.
• Officials say leaders will consider creating a “CIS Plus” format, with roughly 20 documents expected to be signed across trade, security and cooperation areas.
• An official bilateral between Putin and Azerbaijan’s Ilham Aliyev is scheduled on the sidelines in Dushanbe, following the Russian leader’s informal talks with Tajikistan’s Emomali Rahmon.
• The f Turkic States Turkic States signaled an OTS+ track to engage non-members, as Azerbaijan’s president proposed joint OTS military exercises in 2026.
• In Kazan, the TIME: Russia–India forum drew about 2,000 participants, with planned agreement signings, new Tatarstan–India MOUs, a business-matching digital platform, a proposal to host the intergovernmental commission in 2026, and India’s envoy saying a Kazan consulate could open within weeks.