Putin Strengthens Russia's Ties with Africa at Summit, Promising Support Against 'Colonial' Influence

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Putin Strengthens Russia's Ties with Africa at Summit, Promising Support Against 'Colonial' Influence

Putin seeks to expand ties with African countries at Russia-Africa summit

10/29/2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit, part of Moscow’s efforts to expand its influence across the continent. The Russia-Africa...

Anadolu Ajansı

Russia opened 8 new embassies in Africa since 2023, bringing total to 48: Putin

10/29/2026

Putin says network of Russian trade missions being built in parallel, covering 16 African countries

South China Morning Post

Russia’s Putin woos African leaders at summit, slams ‘colonial’ West

10/28/2026

President Vladimir Putin told African leaders on Wednesday that Russia was their best partner, accusing what he cast as a colonial West of still trying to exploit the continent’s resources and...

CNBC-TV18

Putin woos African leaders at showcase summit, says Russia is better partner than 'colonial' West

10/28/2026

At the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Vladimir Putin cast Russia as a partner for the continent, accusing Western countries of exploiting resources and using debt to constrain development. Moscow...