Russia proposes to supply grains to Africa

At the Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg, President Vladimir Putin pledged to send tens of thousands of tons of grain to Africa free of charge, despite sanctions imposed by the West. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a prominent topic at the two-day meeting, which is attended by 17 heads of state and delegations from 50 African countries. The Russia/Africa summit will have the confirmed presence of the presidents of Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau, while Cape Verde will be absent. Angola will be represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and São Tomé and Príncipe by the ambassador. Vladimir Putin seeks the support or neutrality of some of these governments that depend, in some cases exclusively, on Russian grain. However, supply was compromised due to the suspension of the export agreement with Ukraine. Russia faces challenges in strengthening its economic presence in Africa, with most exports concentrated in a few countries. Despite promises made at previous summits, ...