The primary actors involved in the third Russia-Africa Summit include the Russian Federation, led by President Vladimir Putin, and the African Union, represented by Chairperson and President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye. Nearly 50 African nations participated, including various heads of state and leaders of regional integration associations. The event was hosted in the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow.

The summit served as a platform to formalize a new Russia-Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan for 2027-2029. Key outcomes included a declaration on cooperation in the civilian application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a substantial package of intergovernmental and interdepartmental agreements. The summit's stated theme was 'For Peace, Security and Development,' reflecting Russia's strategic focus on expanding its influence through security and economic cooperation.

The summit took place in Moscow, Russia, at the Grand Kremlin Palace. The implications of the agreements signed are continent-wide, affecting various African nations that are seeking to diversify their diplomatic and security partnerships.

The summit occurred on October 29, 2026, following preliminary meetings and exhibitions of Russian technology on October 28. The resulting action plan covers the period from 2027 to 2029.

Russia is actively seeking to expand its footprint in Africa to counter Western influence and secure new diplomatic and economic allies. African nations are participating to leverage competition between global powers to secure development finance, security assistance, and technology transfers that align with their own national development priorities. The summit provides a venue for these nations to negotiate terms that they believe are more favorable than those offered by traditional Western partners.

The cooperation is facilitated through intergovernmental agreements and the establishment of a structured partnership forum. By focusing on security, AI, and development, Russia utilizes a multi-pronged approach to integrate itself into the governance and infrastructure sectors of participating African states. The process involves high-level bilateral talks and the adoption of formal declarations that set the agenda for future cooperation.