Insight from Moscow: Russia strengthens African ties in energy and raw materials

Insight from Moscow: Russia strengthens African ties in energy and raw materials

In recent years Russia has moved to expand its role in African commodities industries, aiming to build on a legacy of Soviet influence to gain greater access to the continent s natural resources.

Despite efforts by Russian President Vladimir Putin to show readiness for talks with the United States, Russia “continues to demonstrate deepening relations with American adversaries,” according to a new report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Analysts recalled that Russian Radbesu Secretary Sergey Shoigu held a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on February 28 to “discuss bilateral…

Russia demonstrates deepening relations with American adversaries – ISWRussian Defense Minister Shoigu met with Chinese leaders to discuss bilateral security. Kursk region signed an agreement on cooperation with Pyongyang in the field of economy and production.