Putin courts African leaders at Moscow summit
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Russian President Vladimir Putin met with African leaders and government delegates in Moscow on Wednesday. They gathered for the third Russia-Africa Summit. The talks focus on trade, security, arms deals, and grain supplies. The meeting is part of the Kremlin's strategic efforts to expand its influence in Africa.