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Russia’s Pivot to Africa: Putin Firms up Alliances

Russia’s Pivot to Africa: Putin Firms up Alliances
Russian and Central African Republic flags are waved by demonstrators gathered in Bangui on March 5, 2022 during a rally in support of Russia. Photo by Carol Valade/AFP via Getty Images
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A few hours after Vladimir Putin’s troops invaded Ukraine, South African government ministers attended a cocktail party at the Russian ambassador’s residence in Pretoria.

The event aimed “to honor Russia’s brave soldiers,” according to the invitation seen by The Epoch Times.

Darren Taylor
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Darren Taylor is a former freelancer for The Epoch Times based in South Africa.
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