Putin courts African leaders at Moscow summit
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Russian President Vladimir Putin told African leaders on Wednesday that Russia offered a better partnership than Western countries, as Moscow hosted the third Russia-Africa Summit.
The two-day gathering in Moscow brought government delegations from 48 African countries, including 22 national leaders. Talks were expected to cover trade, security, arms agreements, investment and grain supplies, with Putin scheduled to hold a series of bilateral meetings.
Putin accused Western powers of continuing to exploit Africa’s resources and using debt to impede the continent’s development. He said Western countries were enriching themselves at Africa’s expense and sought to present Russia as an alternative partner without a colonial legacy.
The Kremlin used the summit to promote closer economic and security ties with African governments. Putin’s outreach included promises involving grain and investment, while participating delegations discussed prospective cooperation with Russian officials.
The event forms part of Moscow’s effort to expand its political and commercial presence across Africa amid competition with Western countries and other powers for influence on the continent.
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