Russia hosts third Africa summit in October amid expanding continental ties
The Kremlin is deepening diplomatic and economic engagement with African nations while recruiting fighters for its war in Ukraine.
The third Russia-Africa Summit will convene African leaders in Moscow at the end of October as Russian-African relations expand across diplomatic, economic, and security channels. The Kremlin has intensified efforts to build influence on the continent amid its isolation from Western nations, while African governments have pursued closer ties with Moscow on multiple fronts.
Russia has also actively recruited African nationals for combat in Ukraine; Kyiv estimates approximately 3,000 Africans have been drawn into fighting on Russian lines since the 2022 invasion began four years ago.
Sources
- Russia-Africa ties: Moscow's growing influence in Africa — France 24 — English
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