WILLIAM GUMEDE | Putin’s reaction to African peace mission may dent his support in Africa
This mission is unprecedented in the postcolonial period
04 July 2023 - 20:51
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s cold response to the seven-member African leader peace mission, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, is likely to dent his influence in Africa, a key constituency he has assiduously targeted for support as a bulwark against Western sanctions...
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