Russian trade turnover with African countries last year exceeded 27 billion dollars, Vladimir Putin said. Additional statements by the President of Russia: The Russian Federation is still interested in Africa protecting its sovereignty, strengthening the economy and the social sphere.; Russian companies do business in Africa on equal terms, and do not extract resources in the spirit of colonialism.

Russian trade turnover with African countries last year exceeded 27 billion dollars, Vladimir Putin said. Additional statements by the President of Russia: The Russian Federation is still interested in Africa protecting its sovereignty, strengthening the economy and the social sphere.; Russian companies do business in Africa on equal terms, and do not extract resources in the spirit of colonialism.