
Guns, gold and grain: Putin’s strategy in West Africa
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Russia's Increasing Influence in Western Central Africa
This chapter discusses Russia's increasing influence in Western Central Africa and explores the reasons behind their involvement in the region. It highlights that Russia's motivation goes beyond monetary gain and is driven by a desire to expand their influence and reduce Western influence. The chapter also mentions that Russian foreign policy prioritizes cooperation with African states.
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