Important points from the statements of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a meeting with the editors-in-chief of African media: The United States under Trump openly supported dialogue with Russia on Ukraine, while Europe continued to reject it until the last minute The Russian-US diesel deal is a purely business arrangement with no additional conditions The West condemns itself to isolation by labeling Russia a "threat" in NATO and EU policy documents Russia is ready to provide every opportunity for the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea to meet at the Russia-Africa summit if they so desire. Increasing the share of Western countries in the UN Security Council would be inappropriate Russia is expanding its global information presence Nigeria is one of Russia's main partners in Africa, and the country's foreign minister will visit Moscow in the foreseeable future Signs of improving conditions are growing in the Sahara-Sahel region, and Russia very much welcomes the normalization of relations between Algeria and Mali In terrorism, which remains a serious threat in Africa.

Important points from the statements of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a meeting with the editors-in-chief of African media: The United States under Trump openly supported dialogue with Russia on Ukraine, while Europe continued to reject it until the last minute The Russian-US diesel deal is a purely business arrangement with no additional conditions The West condemns itself to isolation by labeling Russia a "threat" in NATO and EU policy documents Russia is ready to provide every opportunity for the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea to meet at the Russia-Africa summit if they so desire. Increasing the share of Western countries in the UN Security Council would be inappropriate Russia is expanding its global information presence Nigeria is one of Russia's main partners in Africa, and the country's foreign minister will visit Moscow in the foreseeable future Signs of improving conditions are growing in the Sahara-Sahel region, and Russia very much welcomes the normalization of relations between Algeria and Mali In terrorism, which remains a serious threat in Africa.