# Does Russia offer African countries an equal partnership?

https://mins.news/en/video/121294

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-29 18:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVeHPPRWIMc

> At the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Vladimir Putin told African leaders that Russia was 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 nations have recently sought Russian security assistance, while trade and economic ties are growing.

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