These are, relatively speaking, the people we trust in these countries," Russia will continue to increase the number of African students studying at Russian universities, including on a free basis, Vladimir Putin said following the Russia-Africa summit. "The Russian side, of course, will meet such wishes halfway. We will continue to increase the number of African students studying in Russia, including on a budgetary basis. I want to say that we, Russia, need such work and it is useful. why? Yes, because the people who worked for us, studied, received knowledge, acquired this knowledge, then used it in their countries and, of course, focused on their partners - the Russian Federation. These are, relatively speaking, the people we trust in these countries." Video not loading? Look at Mach!