Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Dushanbe, Tajikistan to lead talks at the highly anticipated Russia–Central Asia Summit and the CIS Heads of State Council meeting. The three-day state visit begins with bilateral discussions alongside Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and includes major regional leaders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Key topics include security, trade, regional influence, and Russia’s push to strengthen ties as Western sanctions persist.