Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov have agreed during the former's visit to Bishkek to expand Russia's Kant Air base in the country by 60 hectares, RFE/RL reported March 28. Prior to the visit, the Russian government also announced $30 million in financial support for Kyrgyzstan for budgetary expenses, such as military salaries and social benefits.