
The leaders of the CIS countries in a joint statement on the 35th anniversary of the creation of the commonwealth emphasized that the Russian language plays a vital role in humanitarian interaction as a means of interethnic and interstate communication.
AI-generated summary
The statement was adopted in connection with the 35th anniversary of the formation of the CIS.
TURKMENBASHI (Turkmenistan), October 9 - RIA Novosti. The Russian language plays a vital role in humanitarian interaction as a language of interethnic and interstate communication, says the statement of the heads of the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States in connection with the 35th anniversary of the formation of the CIS.
“Humanitarian cooperation remains a priority for the commonwealth - an effective means of strengthening trust, mutual understanding and friendship between the CIS member states. The Russian language plays a vital role in humanitarian interaction as the language of interethnic and interstate communication,” says the statement signed by the heads of the CIS member states.

Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted CIS trade growth exceeding $110 billion and advocated for a multipolar world order at a summit of CIS leaders in Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan.

Former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl said that the European Union is moving away from the principles of the rule of law and freedom of speech, replacing them with other criteria, including Russophobia.

Russian newspapers highlight analyses on Ukraine's potential strike intensification ahead of the EU summit, the EU's delay on methane rules to avert energy supply shortages, Marco Rubio's speech in Greece, and EU-China trade consultations.

The Syrian authorities created a special fund through the confiscation of assets of the Bashar al-Assad family. Its volume is estimated at $50 billion, it plays a leading role in the country's economy and reports to President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Montenegrin security forces detained Mikhail Zvinchuk, administrator of the Rybar Telegram channel, along with his associates in Risan, seizing drones and electronic equipment.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the CIS summit proposed creating a “CIS+1” format for cooperation with Tehran, emphasizing the importance of the region in the formation of a multipolar world and advocating security based on trust and common interests.