Suryaa Now International Desk: Russian President Vladimir Putin made a key statement to further strengthen relations with the African continent. With the leaders of African countries... Russian President Vladimir Putin made a key statement to further strengthen relations with the African continent. Participating in the prestigious summit with the leaders of African countries, Putin made it clear that Russia is the most reliable and true ally than the West. He said that Western countries have a history of looting Africa's wealth with colonial tendencies.
Putin emphasized that Moscow is always ready to pursue long-term strategic partnership with African countries on the basis of mutual respect and equality, without any conditions. Russia, which has been isolated on the international stage for some time now, is rapidly expanding its trade, defense and technological ties with African countries. As part of the conference, Russia promised to provide full assistance to Africa in energy security, agricultural exports, and modern infrastructure projects. Special subsidies have been announced to prevent the shortage of fertilizers, in addition to supplying grains at a low price to African countries that are facing food security problems. Analysts believe that these actions of Russia are particularly impressive to the political leaders of African countries.
Putin accused the US and European countries of imposing unnecessary economic sanctions on African countries and interfering in their internal affairs. But he reiterated that Russia is taking steps with the goal of cooperation without any political pressure. While the West expresses deep concern over the strengthening of Russia-Africa relations, Moscow is trying to deepen its diplomatic ties with Africa. International political experts are analyzing that through this summit, Russia is showing its influence in global geopolitics and is laying the seed of a new alliance.
