# Putin begins a series of events at Russia-Africa Summit

https://mins.news/en/item/118184

- TASS, 2026-10-27 22:06 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2209163

> Vladimir Putin is starting a series of events for the Russia-Africa Summit. Wednesday’s program includes the third Russia-Africa Economic Summit and Humanitarian Forum, a meeting with leaders of major regional organizations, and a formal reception hosted by the Russian president.

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