Putin in Tajikistan for CIS Summit Amid Migration Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin begins a state visit to Tajikistan on October 8, ahead of the Russia–Central Asia summit and the CIS Heads of State Council in Dushanbe. The talks will cover trade, energy, security, and regional issues from Afghanistan to migration. Tajikistan, heavily reliant on remittances from its 1.2 million workers in Russia, faces rising tensions after the Crocus City Hall attack and a wave of xenophobia. The visit will test whether Moscow and Dushanbe can recalibrate ties amid shifting regional dynamics.