"We currently export to Africa $25 billion worth of food -- which is more than we export in arms, at $15 billion. In the next four to five years I think we should be able to double this trade, at least," he told African leaders at the Black Sea resort of Sochi.Putin said the current level of trade between Moscow and the continent was"not enough".
"African countries are attracting ever more attention from Russian businesses," the president added, highlighting a number of major Russian companies that were already working on the continent. Dozens of African leaders are in Sochi for the first Russia-Africa Summit, as Moscow seeks greater influence on a continent where the West and China have a firm foothold.
The two-day event will see more than 3,000 delegates prepare deals and discuss topics from nuclear technology to mineral extraction.
Hillary Clinton must be feeling agitated right now. KILLUMINATI VivaRevolution
Meaning they will sell us more weapons.
A rising tide will raise all boats.
Does that mean more AKs?
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