Does Russia offer African countries an equal partnership?

Summary

The Russian President has told African leaders that his country is a better partner than the West. It happened at the third Russia-Africa Summit being held in Moscow. Vladimir Putin says Russian companies operate in Africa on an equal footing, accusing Western countries of still focusing on exploiting the continent's resources. Some African nations in recent years, have turned to Russia for security assistance. Trade and economic ties are also growing. And Russia has highlighted the importance of what it calls a 'multipolar world' - while it seeks support from the Global South to counter…

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