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Putin woos African leaders at a Moscow summit aimed at expanding Russia-Africa ties

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MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin courted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit that wraps up Thursday as he seeks to bolster Moscow’s clout across the continent. Speaking during a meeting in the Kremlin on the second day of the summit, Putin said that “Russia and Africa a…

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  1. Bloomberg

    Putin Courts Africa Leaders at Moscow Summit to Expand Influence (opens Bloomberg)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin will host dozens of African leaders in Moscow as the Kremlin seeks to deepen ties with a continent that has taken on greater strategic importance for Russia since its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Russia is selling Africa dependence disguised as partnership (opens Al Jazeera)

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    As African leaders gather in Moscow, Russia is securing resources and protecting rulers at the expense of their people.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Russia in Africa: What is Putin hoping to achieve? (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Following its invasion of Ukraine and the resulting rift with the West, Russia has declared that it intends to make a "historic return" to Africa. What have we seen of this so far?

  4. Al Jazeera

    Russia-Africa Summit: What is on the agenda, and why does it matter? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Moscow aims to strengthen economic and security ties with African leaders during the two-day gathering.

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Putin seeks to expand ties with African countries at Russia-Africa summit (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit

  6. Al-Monitor

    Egypt’s Sisi, Putin meet as Russia steps up Africa push: What to know (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Wednesday’s meeting comes on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa Summit, a two-day gathering in Moscow bringing together African leaders and officials.

  7. France 24

    Putin woos African leaders as Moscow seeks to expand footprint in Africa (opens France 24)

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    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.

  8. Al Jazeera

    Putin tells African leaders Moscow will not pursue ‘neo-colonialism’ (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit, Putin frames Moscow as an alternative to former colonial powers.

  9. Foreign Policy

    Has Russia’s Influence in Africa Peaked? (opens Foreign Policy)

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    Moscow’s role across the continent has become increasingly controversial.

  10. France 24

    Russia woos African leaders at Moscow summit (opens France 24)

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    In tonight's edition, a summit with nearly two dozen African leaders opens in Moscow with the Kremlin describing their countries as natural allies against the West. Also, Nigerian investigators say that dozens of detained miners who died in a crowded jail cell screamed for help as jailors ignored th…

  11. Semafor

    Russia’s influence in Africa wanes as Moscow summit falls short (opens Semafor)

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    Though the Kremlin agreed to several deals at a summit with African leaders in Moscow, barely 20 leaders attended the meeting.

  12. WTOP Washington DC

    Putin woos African leaders at a Moscow summit aimed at expanding Russia-Africa ties (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin courted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit that wraps up Thursday as he seeks to bolster Moscow’s clout across the continent. Speaking during a meeting in the Kremlin on the second day of the summit, Putin said that “Russia and Africa a…

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