WATCH: Putin’s Ilyushin Il-96 Presidential Jet Lands under Heavy Escort in Astana

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ASTANA — Breaking aviation and geopolitical coverage from Central Asia. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s flagship presidential aircraft—the highly modified, quad-engine widebody Ilyushin Il-96-300PU—has officially touched down at Shoudu Airport in Astana, marking the start of a critical three-day state visit spanning May 27–29, 2026. Watch the incredible tarmac footage as Russia's "Flying Kremlin" airborne command center taxies into position under maximum security escort. For aviation enthusiasts and geopolitics buffs alike, the arrival of this rare, Soviet-legacy four-engine jet liner signals a massive expansion of the Kremlin's strategic weight. Fresh off his historic summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing, Putin’s 400-strong delegation has arrived in Kazakhstan to secure over $25 billion in joint industrial, transport, and infrastructure infrastructure pipelines. The elite agenda focuses heavily on transitioning Eurasian trade routes, advancing AI-driven cross-border digital transform

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