The Kremlin, represented by spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, announced that Russia aims to expand its economic and military relationships in Africa, particularly as Western nations withdraw amidst regional instability. This strategy includes enhancing cooperative interaction with African nations in sensitive areas like defense. The Wagner Group's exit from Mali does not deter Moscow's ambitions, as the Kremlin plans to continue its influence through the Africa Corps, which will take over Wagner's previous responsibilities amidst a backdrop of geopolitical shifts in West Africa.
We really intend to comprehensively develop our interaction with African countries, focusing primarily on economic and investment interaction, Peskov told reporters.
Russia's growing security role in parts of Africa is viewed with concern by the West, and has come at the expense of former colonial power France.
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