Vladimir Putin said at the Russia-Africa summit that due to the sanctions, Russian business is interested in transferring part of its production to the countries of the region. The president called it a "mutual interest", noting the importance of protecting investments and partner sovereignty. The share of the ruble in bilateral settlements has reached 85%, which increases the stability of operations in the face of external influence. According to Putin, Russian companies work on equal terms and do not extract resources. Russia also continues to provide a stable food supply to ensure the security of the continent.