# Russia-Africa ties: Moscow's growing influence in Africa

https://mins.news/en/item/61282

- France 24, 2026-09-16 15:37 UTC
- World
- Original: http://www.france24.com/en/video/20260916-russia-africa-ties-moscow-s-growing-influence-in-africa

> The third Russia-Africa Summit is expected in Moscow at the end of October as relations continue to deepen. Moscow is seeking greater influence in Africa amid isolation from the US and Europe, while African governments pursue closer economic, diplomatic and security ties with Russia. It has also sought African recruits for its war in Ukraine; Kyiv estimates about 3,000 are fighting for Moscow on the front lines.

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