Core Points - Putin emphasized that the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) should not lose its advantageous position established during the Soviet era, maintaining its significance in various fields, including cultural aspects [2] - In response to whether the potential from the Anchorage meeting has been exhausted, Putin stated that the leaders of Russia and the U.S. reached a basic consensus on addressing the Ukraine crisis, which remains in place [2] - Putin warned that if the U.S. provides Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles, Russia will enhance its air defense systems in response [2] - He mentioned that Russia has developed a new type of weapon, which will be showcased soon, with positive testing results [2] - Regarding the extension of the New START treaty, Putin indicated that there is still time for preparation and that extending the treaty with the U.S. is acceptable and beneficial, as it would impose limits in the strategic weapons domain [2] - On the relationship between Russia and Azerbaijan, Putin noted that there has never been a crisis in their state relations, but a tragic plane crash created a "crisis sentiment." He expressed hope for moving forward after the investigation into the crash concludes [2] - Putin is scheduled to visit Tajikistan from October 8 to 10, attending the second Central Asia-Russia summit and the CIS heads of state council meeting [2]