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February 25 (Reuters) – Russia Deputy Foreign Minister on Saturday evening Russia-Including an attempt to disrupt the African summit, USA “Puts unprecedented pressure” on African countries.
President Vladimir Putin the second in St. Petersburg in July Russia– He will host the African summit. The event aims to highlight his efforts to win favor with African nations after he was shunned by the West for his aggression against Ukraine a year ago.
Referring to the state TASS agency, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov repeated Moscow’s accusations that the “collective West” is conducting a campaign to isolate Moscow.
“USA and its allies Russia political and economic isolation, including an unprecedented campaign to disrupt the second Russia-Africa summit held in St. Petersburg,” Bogdanov told TASS.
Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is not a war, but “special military “operation” is called. Kyiv and its Western allies say it is an act of imperialist aggression to seize land.
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“Special military Since the start of the operation, the collective has significantly increased the pressure on West African countries – by threatening to impose sanctions, stop financial and humanitarian aid,” said Bogdanov.
Since the start of the war, which has killed thousands of people and displaced millions, Moscow has sought closer ties with China, India and African nations.
Russia was especially eager to win over African nations — Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited the continent twice this year, in addition to his visit in the middle of last year. trip did.
South Africa with Russian and Chinese military 10 it’s day military conducts training. And Wagner’s group of Russian mercenaries was deployed against rebels in Mali and Central Africa.
USA President Joe Biden In 2022, he hosted a summit of US-African leaders in Washington and sought to strengthen alliances amid the growing presence of Russia and China on the continent.
Without providing any evidence, Bogdanov said that Washington is making “fabrications” against Moscow, the continent of Russia hungry accuses of trying to set or raise the price of fuel.
The West has imposed several waves of sanctions against Russia for its actions in Ukraine, Europe The European Union also adopted new punitive measures in Brussels on Saturday.
Reporting by Lydia Kelly in Melbourne and Ron Popeski in Winnipeg; Written by Lydia Kelly; Edited by Sandra Mahler
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2023-02-26 07:07:25
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