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Putin Courts Africa Leaders at Moscow Summit to Expand Influence

Bloomberg Politics28 October 2026, 04:00 UTCRussia

Russian President Vladimir Putin will host dozens of African leaders in Moscow as the Kremlin seeks to deepen ties with a continent that has taken on greater strategic importance for Russia since its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Masoud Pezeshkian and Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in MoscowLeader meetingsRussia27 October 2026, 10:02 UTC
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