# Putin to focus on Russia-Africa cooperation priorities at UN, Kremlin aide says

https://mins.news/en/item/116160

- TASS, 2026-10-26 16:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2208181

> Presidential aide Yury Ushakov said Vladimir Putin will emphasize Russia’s cooperation priorities with African countries at the UN and other major international and regional organizations during the Russia-Africa summit’s first plenary session. Putin will also discuss joint projects in African countries and Russian support for their development.

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