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Russia and Togo announced plans to establish embassies in each other's capitals in 2026, marking a significant diplomatic milestone after 65 years of diplomatic relations without permanent missions, according to statements made during meetings between leaders.

Russia and Togo announced plans to establish embassies in each other's capitals in 2026, marking a significant diplomatic milestone after 65 years of diplomatic relations without permanent missions, according to statements made during meetings between leaders.

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss bilateral cooperation in security, trade, agriculture and energy, with particular focus on combating terrorism in the Sahel region where both countries share concerns.

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Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss bilateral cooperation in security, trade, agriculture and energy, with particular focus on combating terrorism in the Sahel region where both countries share concerns.

Russia has significantly increased educational scholarships for Togolese students, awarding 86 scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year compared to just ten scholarships two years prior, with several hundred Togolese citizens currently studying in Russia.

Russia has significantly increased educational scholarships for Togolese students, awarding 86 scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year compared to just ten scholarships two years prior, with several hundred Togolese citizens currently studying in Russia.

The two nations signed a military cooperation framework agreement ratified in October 2025, providing for joint training programs, intelligence sharing and emergency medical assistance between Russian and Togolese armed forces to address regional security challenges.

The two nations signed a military cooperation framework agreement ratified in October 2025, providing for joint training programs, intelligence sharing and emergency medical assistance between Russian and Togolese armed forces to address regional security challenges.

Bilateral trade between Russia and Togo currently runs at approximately $10 million annually, with Russia exporting mineral fertilizers and wheat while Togo exports fruits and nuts, though both leaders expressed optimism for growth following embassy openings.

Bilateral trade between Russia and Togo currently runs at approximately $10 million annually, with Russia exporting mineral fertilizers and wheat while Togo exports fruits and nuts, though both leaders expressed optimism for growth following embassy openings.

The diplomatic engagement occurs amid Russia's broader expansion of influence across Africa and Togo's strategic positioning as a regional hub, with discussions including cooperation on food security and fertilizer supplies for West African markets.

The diplomatic engagement occurs amid Russia's broader expansion of influence across Africa and Togo's strategic positioning as a regional hub, with discussions including cooperation on food security and fertilizer supplies for West African markets.

Russia, Togo to Open Embassies in 2026 After 65 Years

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