Putin courts African airlines, targets $50B Russia-Africa trade

At an Africa forum, Putin invited African airlines to launch flights to Russia and projected Russia-Africa trade could double to exceed $50B. This is a continuation of Russia's diplomatic and economic push into Africa, with the trade target signaling intent to deepen ties amid Western sanctions. The concrete outcome remains uncertain, as infrastructure and payment mechanisms are not specified.

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