What is Russia looking for in Africa? Zahra Fakhri What is Russia looking for in Africa? Economic influence or political and security allies? The presence of representatives of 48 African countries at the meeting in Moscow is a sign of the importance of this continent in the Kremlin's foreign policy. However, the trade statistics show a different picture: Russia's trade with Africa in 2025 was about 27 billion dollars; A very limited figure compared to China's trade of $348 billion and the EU's $395 billion. On the other hand, Moscow managed to find a security and military position in some African countries; Especially in countries whose relations with Western partners have weakened. But these collaborations did not necessarily lead to stable stability and security. For African leaders, proximity to Russia does not necessarily mean distance from the West; They use the competition of forces to increase the possibilities and get more points. This video examines the difference between the interests of the Russian and African governments in expanding these relations. the channel.

What is Russia looking for in Africa? Zahra Fakhri What is Russia looking for in Africa? Economic influence or political and security allies? The presence of representatives of 48 African countries at the meeting in Moscow is a sign of the importance of this continent in the Kremlin's foreign policy. However, the trade statistics show a different picture: Russia's trade with Africa in 2025 was about 27 billion dollars; A very limited figure compared to China's trade of $348 billion and the EU's $395 billion. On the other hand, Moscow managed to find a security and military position in some African countries; Especially in countries whose relations with Western partners have weakened. But these collaborations did not necessarily lead to stable stability and security. For African leaders, proximity to Russia does not necessarily mean distance from the West; They use the competition of forces to increase the possibilities and get more points. This video examines the difference between the interests of the Russian and African governments in expanding these relations. the channel.