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Russian President Vladimir Putin said ahead of Africa Day on May 26 that African countries have made "impressive progress" in economic and social development and are playing an "increasingly prominent" role in addressing major global challenges.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said ahead of Africa Day on May 26 that African countries have made "impressive progress" in economic and social development and are playing an "increasingly prominent" role in addressing major global challenges.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at an Africa Day reception that the third Russia-Africa Summit will take place in Moscow in October 2026, with Russia welcoming leaders of all African states, religious associations and the African Union.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at an Africa Day reception that the third Russia-Africa Summit will take place in Moscow in October 2026, with Russia welcoming leaders of all African states, religious associations and the African Union.

Lavrov announced that Russia opened embassies in Niger, Sierra Leone and South Sudan in the past year and plans to open diplomatic missions in Gambia, Liberia, Togo and the Union of the Comoros. Russia also welcomed plans by some African countries to open embassies in Moscow.

Lavrov announced that Russia opened embassies in Niger, Sierra Leone and South Sudan in the past year and plans to open diplomatic missions in Gambia, Liberia, Togo and the Union of the Comoros. Russia also welcomed plans by some African countries to open embassies in Moscow.

Russia's trade with African countries grew more than 17% in 2024, exceeding $25 billion, though its economic presence on the continent remains limited compared to China, the EU and the United States, according to analysts and Ukrainian diplomatic officials.

Russia's trade with African countries grew more than 17% in 2024, exceeding $25 billion, though its economic presence on the continent remains limited compared to China, the EU and the United States, according to analysts and Ukrainian diplomatic officials.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reported that at least 2,965 citizens from 36 African countries have fought or are fighting as part of the Russian military against Ukraine as of May 1, 2026, with experts suggesting the real figure may be significantly higher.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reported that at least 2,965 citizens from 36 African countries have fought or are fighting as part of the Russian military against Ukraine as of May 1, 2026, with experts suggesting the real figure may be significantly higher.

Russia's Africa Corps suffered a significant setback in Mali after rebels, including al-Qaeda-linked fighters and Tuareg tribesmen, forced Russian mercenaries to withdraw from the northern city of Kidal. Mali's defense minister, Sadio Camara, was killed during the fighting.

Russia's Africa Corps suffered a significant setback in Mali after rebels, including al-Qaeda-linked fighters and Tuareg tribesmen, forced Russian mercenaries to withdraw from the northern city of Kidal. Mali's defense minister, Sadio Camara, was killed during the fighting.

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Russia has announced the third Russia-Africa Summit will be held in Moscow on Oct. 28-29, 2026. President Vladimir Putin approved Moscow as the venue and ordered the creation of an organizing committee under presidential aide Yury Ushakov.

Russia has announced the third Russia-Africa Summit will be held in Moscow on Oct. 28-29, 2026. President Vladimir Putin approved Moscow as the venue and ordered the creation of an organizing committee under presidential aide Yury Ushakov.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at an Africa Day reception that trade between Russia and African nations is growing rapidly but that "absolute figures show that very much remains to be done." Russia's trade with African countries grew more than 17% in 2024, exceeding $25 billion.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at an Africa Day reception that trade between Russia and African nations is growing rapidly but that "absolute figures show that very much remains to be done." Russia's trade with African countries grew more than 17% in 2024, exceeding $25 billion.

Russia plans to open new diplomatic missions in Gambia, Liberia, Togo and the Union of the Comoros, following the launch of embassies in Niger, Sierra Leone and South Sudan in the previous year, according to Lavrov.

Russia plans to open new diplomatic missions in Gambia, Liberia, Togo and the Union of the Comoros, following the launch of embassies in Niger, Sierra Leone and South Sudan in the previous year, according to Lavrov.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reported that at least 2,965 citizens from 36 African countries have fought or are fighting as part of the Russian military against Ukraine as of May 1, 2026. Russian authorities are said to plan recruiting up to 18,500 foreign nationals in 2026 alone.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reported that at least 2,965 citizens from 36 African countries have fought or are fighting as part of the Russian military against Ukraine as of May 1, 2026. Russian authorities are said to plan recruiting up to 18,500 foreign nationals in 2026 alone.

Russia's economic presence in Africa is described as significantly limited compared to players such as China, the EU, the U.S. and the UK, with Russia not ranking among the continent's 15 largest investors. Unlike China's ExIm Bank or Western development agencies, Russia lacks institutional mechanisms to provide major credit lines or infrastructure guarantees.

Russia's economic presence in Africa is described as significantly limited compared to players such as China, the EU, the U.S. and the UK, with Russia not ranking among the continent's 15 largest investors. Unlike China's ExIm Bank or Western development agencies, Russia lacks institutional mechanisms to provide major credit lines or infrastructure guarantees.

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute reported that Russia accounted for approximately $14 billion in arms supplied to sub-Saharan Africa in 2023. Military-led governments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have all moved closer to Russia after expelling French troops and reducing security cooperation with Western governments.

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute reported that Russia accounted for approximately $14 billion in arms supplied to sub-Saharan Africa in 2023. Military-led governments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have all moved closer to Russia after expelling French troops and reducing security cooperation with Western governments.

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