On an equal footing": Putin emphasizes a Russian model of cooperation with Africa Vladimir Putin contrasted the Russian partnership with colonial methods, saying that his country's companies contributed to the development of African economies. Trade between Russia and Africa topped $27 billion last year, and three African countries plan to open embassies in Moscow. Learn more about RT in French.

On an equal footing": Putin emphasizes a Russian model of cooperation with Africa Vladimir Putin contrasted the Russian partnership with colonial methods, saying that his country's companies contributed to the development of African economies. Trade between Russia and Africa topped $27 billion last year, and three African countries plan to open embassies in Moscow. Learn more about RT in French.