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

https://mins.news/en/video/61247

- France 24 English, 2026-09-16 15:37 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLR166hLNSE

> The third Russia-Africa Summit is set for Moscow at the end of October as relations continue to deepen. Amid Russia’s isolation from the US and Europe over the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin is seeking greater influence in Africa, while African governments pursue closer economic, diplomatic and security ties with Moscow. Russia has also sought African recruits for its war in Ukraine.

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