Putin will address the gas summit and the Russia-Africa Forum Kremlin aide Ushakov described the presidents' schedule as "extremely tight," noting the "coming hot days." "At the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, Putin will discuss issues of the global gas industry, with a statement from Moscow expected. Turkmenistan and South Africa are welcome. At the Russia-Africa Forum, Putin will speak alongside the Burundian leader on energy and agricultural cooperation. Russian trade with African countries will exceed $27 billion in 2025, a 1.5-fold increase compared to 2023. Grain exports reached more than 18 million tons last year, with another 13 million tons shipped in nine months of 2026. Over 40,000 African students study at universities in Russia, while cooperation continues in the fight against terrorism and cybercrime. Global gas demand is expected to increase by 28% to 5.4 trillion cubic meters by 2055.

Putin will address the gas summit and the Russia-Africa Forum Kremlin aide Ushakov described the presidents' schedule as "extremely tight," noting the "coming hot days." "At the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, Putin will discuss issues of the global gas industry, with a statement from Moscow expected. Turkmenistan and South Africa are welcome. At the Russia-Africa Forum, Putin will speak alongside the Burundian leader on energy and agricultural cooperation. Russian trade with African countries will exceed $27 billion in 2025, a 1.5-fold increase compared to 2023. Grain exports reached more than 18 million tons last year, with another 13 million tons shipped in nine months of 2026. Over 40,000 African students study at universities in Russia, while cooperation continues in the fight against terrorism and cybercrime. Global gas demand is expected to increase by 28% to 5.4 trillion cubic meters by 2055.