# Russia-Africa trade tops $27 billion since 2022, Putin says

https://mins.news/en/item/119658

- TASS, 2026-10-28 18:58 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2209765

> Russian President Vladimir Putin said trade between Russia and African nations has risen 1.5-fold since 2022, exceeding $27 billion. He said Egypt accounts for a significant share of the trade.

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