NAIROBI, Kenya — As Russia seeks more allies during its invasion of Ukraine, longtime U.S. security partner Kenya might not be an obvious choice. But hours after Russia terminated a deal to keep grain flowing from Ukraine, Moscow’s ambassador saw an opening to appeal to one of the African countries that would feel the effects the most.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, at left, attends a meeting June 17, 2023, with a delegation of African leaders and senior officials in St. Petersburg, Russia. Putin is hosting delegations July 27-28 from almost all of Africa's 54 countries at the second Russia-Africa Summit.
Malians demonstrate against France and in support of Russia on Sept. 22, 2020, the 60th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Mali, in Bamako, Mali.
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Malians demonstrate against France and in support of Russia on Sept. 22, 2020, the 60th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Mali, in Bamako, Mali.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, at left, attends a meeting June 17, 2023, with a delegation of African leaders and senior officials in St. Petersburg, Russia. Putin is hosting delegations July 27-28 from almost all of Africa's 54 countries at the second Russia-Africa Summit.
