Vladimir Putin Condemns Western 'Neocolonialism' Strategies in Africa

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech at the 3rd Russia-Africa summit, condemning the economic and political influence exerted by Western countries on the continent as a 'new colonial strategy.' He argued that these nations use tariff wars, illegal sanctions, and financial inequality as tools to push African nations into debt traps and stifle their development. Citing Burkinabe leader Thomas Sankara, Putin suggested that former colonial powers are rebranding themselves as 'providers of technical assistance' to re-exert control over Africa. The summit is intended to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Russia and African nations in the fields of economy, technology, and security.