# Putin woos African leaders as Moscow seeks to expand its footprint in Africa

https://mins.news/en/item/119595

- France 24, 2026-10-28 18:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20261028-putin-woos-african-leaders-moscow-seeks-expand-footprint-africa

> African leaders and government delegates gathered in Moscow on Wednesday for the third Russia-Africa Summit. Putin sought to win their support as they discussed trade, security, arms deals and grain supplies, part of the Kremlin’s strategy to widen its presence in Africa.

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