Putin's Bid For Influence And Allies | Russia-Africa Summit To Discuss Grain, Wagner, Colonialism

Russia is invoking Western colonialism to build alliances with African nations amid the conflict in Ukraine. The upcoming Russia-Africa summit is expected to discuss food supplies to Africa and the future of the Wagner paramilitary group, which provides security to some African countries. The summit may also address a peace proposal for the Russia-Ukraine war. Meanwhile, the US and other countries are also competing for influence in Africa due to its growing demographic and economic importance.