Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed his pledge that Russia will maintain steady supplies of grain and other agricultural products to Africa. Speaking at a two-day Russia Africa summit Putin sought to court leaders by hailing the continent’s role in global affairs. He also offered to expand political and business ties with the continent. Putin […]
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Putin Pledges Grain Shipments To Africa Will Continue
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed his pledge that Russia will maintain steady supplies of grain and other agricultural products to Africa. Speaking at a two-day Russia Africa summit Putin sought to court leaders by hailing the continent’s role in global affairs. He also offered to expand political and business ties with the continent. Putin declared Thursday that Russia intends to ship up to 50,000 tons of grain aid to Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Mali, Somalia, Eritrea and Central African Republic. He also vowed to take a close look at a peace proposal African leaders support for an end to the war with Ukraine.