Vietnam–Russia State Visit: General Secretary and President To Lam’s Sept. 7–9 trip to Moscow is being framed by Russian media as a “new phase” for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with Putin stressing aligned positions and deeper cooperation. Joint Statement & Political Support: Hanoi and Moscow adopted a broad joint statement covering politics, defense, trade, energy, transport, science and people-to-people ties, while To Lam said both sides will provide “strong political support” and pass friendship to younger generations. Security & Cyber Cooperation: The two countries agreed to step up coordination against extremism and radicalization, including exchanging best practices and exploring a UN-backed regional cybercrime center. Trade & Finance Moves: Putin said Russia and Vietnam are switching to national currencies for mutual trade settlements to shield deals from global volatility, alongside work on transit channels. Energy Deal: Reuters reports a framework agreement on establishing a strategic oil reserve in Vietnam, signed by Zarubezhneft and Petrovietnam. International Recognition: To Lam received the 2026 Lev Tolstoy International Peace Prize at the Kremlin. Vietnam–France Next Step: On Sept. 10, To Lam arrived in Paris for an official visit and the International Space Summit, with expectations of new momentum in strategic technologies and global governance. Domestic Lawmaking: PM Le Minh Hung urged synchronized completion of the Land, Housing and Real Estate Business laws to unlock resources, targeting submission to the NA later in 2026.