Putin courts Africa leaders at Moscow summit to expand influence
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“Putin courts Africa leaders at Moscow summit to expand influence”
The continent has taken on greater strategic importance for Russia since its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Read at The Japan Times“Putin woos African leaders as Moscow seeks to expand footprint in Africa”
Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to woo African leaders and government delegates on Wednesday as they gathered in Moscow for the third Russia-Africa Summit to discuss trade, security, arms deals and grain supplies as part of the Kremlin's strategic efforts to expand its footprint in Africa.
Read at France 24 EnglishWhat the reports add
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