Putin woos African leaders at a summit in Russia with promises of expanding trade and other ties
The Statesman|July 30, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin courted leaders from Africa at a summit on Friday, hailing the continent’s growing role in global affairs and offering to expand political and business ties.
Putin woos African leaders at a summit in Russia with promises of expanding trade and other ties

Addressing the RussiaAfrica summit for a second day, Putin said Moscow would closely analyze a peace proposal for Ukraine that African leaders have sought to pursue.

“This is an acute issue, and we aren’t evading its consideration,” the Russian leader said, emphasizing that his government was treating the African initiative with respect and “looking at it attentively.”

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