Putin Criticizes West at Russia-Africa Summit, Alleges Exploitation of Africa

According to the South China Morning Post, Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin made remarks at the third Russia-Africa Summit held in Moscow. The two-day gathering included African leaders and government delegations from 48 countries. During the summit, Putin is scheduled to engage in individual discussions with many of the 22 African leaders present, covering topics such as security, trade, arms sales, and grain provisions. Putin asserted that the West is 'enriching themselves fabulously' while exploiting Africa and attempting to push African nations back into cycles of debt bondage.