# Does Russia offer African countries an equal partnership?

https://mins.news/en/item/121461

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-29 20:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/inside-story/2026/10/29/does-russia-offer-african-countries-an-equal-partnership?traffic_source=rss

> At the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Vladimir Putin told African leaders that Russia is a better partner than the West. He said Russian companies operate in Africa on equal terms and accused Western countries of continuing to exploit the continent’s resources. Some African countries have sought Russian security assistance, while trade and economic ties are growing.

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