Putin Praises Russian Language as Unifying Force in CIS

During the CIS summit in Turkmenistan, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the Russian language as a powerful unifying force across the vast territory of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). He also highlighted the importance of removing trade barriers to achieve even greater success within the CIS. Other key points from his speech included the CIS's role in preserving historical memory, supporting a multipolar world order, and discussing the Caspian Sea issue. Putin invited his CIS colleagues to an informal summit in St. Petersburg on December 21.