Russia Coddles Authoritarian Leaders in Africa

The ripple effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have hit Africa hard. Many nations rely on Russia and Ukraine for critical imports, like wheat and fertilizer. Russian fossil fuel exports to Africa last year skyrocketed as producers found work-arounds to the sanctions. David Des Roches, associate professor at the National Defense University, discussed Russian maneuvers in Africa, including its support of authoritarian leaders, with VOA senior analyst Mohamed Elshinnawi.