Key statements by Russian Assistant President Yuri Ushkov: Vladimir Putin will speak at the summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum on October 27 and will talk about the problems of the global gas industry. Following the meeting, the Moscow Declaration will be adopted. 48 countries have confirmed their participation in the Russia-Africa summit, 22 of which will be represented at the highest level. On October 30, Putin will hold 11 bilateral meetings with African leaders. Russia's trade turnover with African countries exceeded 27 billion dollars in 2025. Since 2023, it has grown one and a half times. Russia supplied African countries with more than 18 million tons of grain in 2025 and another 13 million tons in the first nine months of 2026. More than 40 thousand African students study in Russian universities. Russia plans to open an embassy in Nigeria. Today, 48 Russian embassies operate on the continent. Since 2022, three new ones have opened and five more have resumed operation. Global demand for natural gas may increase by 28% by 2055, to 5.4 trillion cubic meters. In 5-10 years, LNG exports could increase by 50% compared to 2025 levels. At the Russia-Africa forum, Putin will assess the prospects for cooperation in agriculture, energy and other areas. Special attention will be paid to interaction at the UN and the fight against terrorism, drug trafficking and digital crime. Russia represents a multipolar and fair world order, free of rhetoric and double standards.

Key statements by Russian Assistant President Yuri Ushkov: Vladimir Putin will speak at the summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum on October 27 and will talk about the problems of the global gas industry. Following the meeting, the Moscow Declaration will be adopted. 48 countries have confirmed their participation in the Russia-Africa summit, 22 of which will be represented at the highest level. On October 30, Putin will hold 11 bilateral meetings with African leaders. Russia's trade turnover with African countries exceeded 27 billion dollars in 2025. Since 2023, it has grown one and a half times. Russia supplied African countries with more than 18 million tons of grain in 2025 and another 13 million tons in the first nine months of 2026. More than 40 thousand African students study in Russian universities. Russia plans to open an embassy in Nigeria. Today, 48 Russian embassies operate on the continent. Since 2022, three new ones have opened and five more have resumed operation. Global demand for natural gas may increase by 28% by 2055, to 5.4 trillion cubic meters. In 5-10 years, LNG exports could increase by 50% compared to 2025 levels. At the Russia-Africa forum, Putin will assess the prospects for cooperation in agriculture, energy and other areas. Special attention will be paid to interaction at the UN and the fight against terrorism, drug trafficking and digital crime. Russia represents a multipolar and fair world order, free of rhetoric and double standards.