When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind." At a celebratory reception in the Kremlin, Putin used an African proverb to illustrate Russia's relationship with that continent. According to him, the spirit and principles of Russia's relations with African countries remain unchanged.

When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind." At a celebratory reception in the Kremlin, Putin used an African proverb to illustrate Russia's relationship with that continent. According to him, the spirit and principles of Russia's relations with African countries remain unchanged.