Africa Backs Russian War In Ukraine? Moscow Slams West, Putin Pledges Support To African Nations

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed African leaders on the eve of a major summit in St. Petersburg. The Russian President described the African continent as one of the pillars of a new multipolar world. According to Russian officials, the summit will be attended by 49 African nations, with 17 Governments being represented by heads of State. However, the Moscow Times reported that many African leaders opted out of the summit. The development has ignited a fresh war of words between the Kremlin and the West. Watch the video for more.