Vladimir Putin called Russia and Africa natural allies in building a multipolar world Russian President speaks at the first plenary session of the third Russia-Africa summit. According to him, Moscow is interested in strengthening the sovereignty of African countries and developing their economies and social spheres. Putin emphasized that Russian businesses in Africa operate with honesty and respect, invest in the development of the continent's countries and do not adhere to colonial approaches. In addition, the president said that the share of the ruble in commercial transactions between Russia and African countries reaches 85%. The main theme of this year's summit is the expansion of Russian-African cooperation and the strengthening of the sovereignty of African countries.

Vladimir Putin called Russia and Africa natural allies in building a multipolar world Russian President speaks at the first plenary session of the third Russia-Africa summit. According to him, Moscow is interested in strengthening the sovereignty of African countries and developing their economies and social spheres. Putin emphasized that Russian businesses in Africa operate with honesty and respect, invest in the development of the continent's countries and do not adhere to colonial approaches. In addition, the president said that the share of the ruble in commercial transactions between Russia and African countries reaches 85%. The main theme of this year's summit is the expansion of Russian-African cooperation and the strengthening of the sovereignty of African countries.