At the third Russia-Africa summit held in Moscow on October 29, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Poutine praised the bilateral ties with Algeria, identifying the nation as a key strategic partner. The remarks were made following the delivery of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's speech by Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb. Regarding the Western Sahara issue, Putin reaffirmed Russia's support for the right to self-determination as mandated by the United Nations, a stance welcomed by President Tebboune. Both nations underscored their commitment to expanding economic and diplomatic cooperation, building upon the deep strategic partnership agreement signed by the two leaders in June 2023.