Putin: Russia is African continent’s best partner, not ‘colonial’ West

Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsMiddle EastAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificExplainedSportOpinionVideoInteractivesOriginalsFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravelSponsored Content Live Navigation menuUS-Israel war on IranYemen conflictMiddle EastAfricaAsiaAsia PacificEuropeLatin AmericaUS & CanadaPutin: Russia is African continent's best partner, not ‘colonial’ WestNewsFeedRussian President Vladimir Putin told the leaders of dozens of African nations that Moscow was their best partner, accusing the ‘colonial’ West of still trying to exploit the continent’s resources. The Kremlin is hosting a two-day Russia-Africa Summit.Published On 28 Oct 2026