Putin Calls Moscow Africa’s Best Partner — SkimNews
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- Putin told leaders of dozens of African nations that Moscow was their best partner, accusing the “colonial” West of still trying to exploit the continent’s resources.
- Kremlin is hosting the two-day Russia-Africa Summit; the report is dated Oct. 28, 2026.
Why it matters: Putin’s remarks put Russia’s claim to be Africa’s “best partner” before dozens of national leaders at the two-day Oct. 28 summit, while assigning the West the role of a lingering resource exploiter. The result is a diplomatic contest between two sharply opposed partner narratives, with African governments placed at its center.
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