Putin explained why relations with Africa are important to the Russian Federation The head of state, during his speech at the summit, said that Russia and Africa are natural allies. Moscow is interested in developing economic cooperation with the continent and plans to transfer part of its production there. "This is fully in line with Russia's interests, especially in today's conditions, when many sanctions are applied to the Russian economy and enterprises," the Russian president noted. Thus, trade with the continent exceeded 27 billion dollars this year, and the share of the ruble in commercial transactions is 85%. AiF reporter Gleb Ivanov participated in the Russia-Africa summit - read more about the event in the material.

Putin explained why relations with Africa are important to the Russian Federation The head of state, during his speech at the summit, said that Russia and Africa are natural allies. Moscow is interested in developing economic cooperation with the continent and plans to transfer part of its production there. "This is fully in line with Russia's interests, especially in today's conditions, when many sanctions are applied to the Russian economy and enterprises," the Russian president noted. Thus, trade with the continent exceeded 27 billion dollars this year, and the share of the ruble in commercial transactions is 85%. AiF reporter Gleb Ivanov participated in the Russia-Africa summit - read more about the event in the material.