# Putin’s remarks on Alyoshki mission and rejection of colonial practices

https://mins.news/en/item/120823

- TASS, 2026-10-29 13:28 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2210235

> At the Russia-Africa summit, Vladimir Putin said Russian businesses reject colonial methods and work with African partners respectfully, investing in their countries. He said security is necessary for socioeconomic development, described a humanitarian operation in Alyoshki to help civilians, and said Russia is exploring a peaceful settlement to the Ukraine conflict.

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