Putin invokes an “alliance” with Algeria at gas exporters’ summit in Moscow

On October 27, 2026, in Moscow, Vladimir Putin described Russia’s relations with Algeria as long-standing, reliable and an “alliance” at the 8th Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit. Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, representing President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, was welcomed by Putin and read the Algerian president’s speech. Putin urged gas-exporting countries to strengthen cooperation rather than erect barriers, echoing remarks he had made on October 15. Algeria hosted the forum’s 7th summit in March 2024, which produced the Algiers Declaration.