Putin seeks to expand ties with African countries at Russia-Africa summit
Putin cast the summit as part of a multipolar shift and said Russia will deepen cooperation on trade, security and energy with African states.
- On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the third Russia-Africa Summit opened in Moscow, bringing together delegations from 48 countries to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss global energy cooperation.
- Russia has prioritized the continent as a strategic partner, with the Kremlin seeking to deepen ties following the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine and its impact on geopolitical alignments.
- Among the 48 delegations, 22 are represented by heads of state, including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Kenyan President William Ruto, and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
- Co-Chairing the summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin will lead alongside President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi, the current African Union chairman, ahead of Thursday's plenary session.
- Moscow also hosted the Gas Exporting Countries Forum on Tuesday, where major gas-producing nations gathered to discuss developments in the global energy market and explore cooperation opportunities.
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