Putin said that the competitors should "catch up with Russia in technology" Putin, at a plenary meeting of the Russia-Africa Forum, said that the competitors should catch up with Russia in several areas of technological development and "copy the Russian developments". According to him, Russia has achieved "impressive results" in strengthening its sovereignty, including in the field of IT. Please note that from October 27 to October 29, 2026, temporary restrictions on mobile internet and road traffic have been introduced in Moscow in connection with the Russia-Africa Summit.

Putin said that the competitors should "catch up with Russia in technology" Putin, at a plenary meeting of the Russia-Africa Forum, said that the competitors should catch up with Russia in several areas of technological development and "copy the Russian developments". According to him, Russia has achieved "impressive results" in strengthening its sovereignty, including in the field of IT. Please note that from October 27 to October 29, 2026, temporary restrictions on mobile internet and road traffic have been introduced in Moscow in connection with the Russia-Africa Summit.