Russia and Africa are ‘natural allies,’ says Putin

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: Russia

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Russia and Africa are ‘natural allies,’ says Putin

The article reports that Vladimir Putin describes Russia and Africa as “natural allies.” The provided content offers no further details about his remarks, the context, or the countries involved.

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