The United Nations Security Council adopted a US-led resolution on Russia’s war against Ukraine Monday after it failed to pass earlier in the day in the body’s General Assembly. “This resolution puts us on the path to peace.
Russia is expanding its influence in Africa as democracy wanes, with military strongmen carrying out coups and the United States seeing its influence decline.
African leaders have turned to Russia to provide security assistance without political interference, which make it an appealing partner in countries including Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso. In return, Moscow seeks access to minerals and other contracts.
Russia plans to establish embassies in seven African nations over the next two years, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced. "Three new embassies have already been opened in Africa, and seven more will be established in the next two years.
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