Putin tells African leaders Moscow will not pursue ‘neo-colonialism’
- Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit, Putin frames Russia as an alternative partner to former colonial powers.
- President Vladimir Putin has told African leaders visiting Moscow that Russia does not engage in “neo-colonial exploitation” of the continent, unlike former colonial powers.
- Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on Wednesday, Putin said the West is still trying to exploit the continent’s resources and uses debt to hold back development.
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- Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit, Putin frames Russia as an alternative partner to former colonial powers.
- President Vladimir Putin has told African leaders visiting Moscow that Russia does not engage in “neo-colonial exploitation” of the continent, unlike former colonial powers.
- Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on Wednesday, Putin said the West is still trying to exploit the continent’s resources and uses debt to hold back development.
Sources: Al Jazeera