# Putin says Russia helps African countries ensure security

https://mins.news/en/item/120444

- TASS, 2026-10-29 09:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2209987

> At the third Russia-Africa Summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was helping African states maintain internal stability and security and strengthen their defense capabilities. He said Russia has military and military-technical cooperation agreements with 45 African countries and trains African service members and law enforcement officers in Russia.

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