than once extended a helping hand to african countries and, uh, today's event and the upcoming russia africa summit in st. eh, many many, decades, the direction and guidelines for parliamentarians will be set by the president of russia on march 20. vladimir putin will speak to the participants of the conference; its goal, like the future second russia-africa summit , is to strengthen parliamentary cooperation with african countries in the context of the formation of a multipolar world of development relations and develop a unified approach to legal regulation in the economy in the field of science and education in the field of security industry, which will deal with issues of science education research issues related to geopolitics with global security. we see that the world is in a fever today and any spark is it. might set it on fire today. representatives of russian business at a business breakfast. met the delegations of the parliaments of african countries such communication. helps build other communications. it's amazing when you listen. uh, the deputies who came here, the speakers of

opportunities for intensifying our parliamentary dialogue within the framework of the current russia-africae. delegations from the african parliamentary union were invited to extend their stay in russia in order to carry out official visits at the invitation of the federation council, an important contribution to strengthening our contacts is made by the work senator in the russian federation within the framework of bilateral dialogue mechanisms. the federation council has groups for cooperation with colleagues from african states, their leaders, senators of the russian federation , are taking part in the events of our conference today. of course, we are determined to ensure that the number of such groups grows and that their work. the main thing was filled with substantive content of the shortcomings of the topics for discussion. we do not have on the agenda of developing the energy potential of the african continent its transport infrastructure agricultural sector implementation. new technologies in the mining industry, expanding the access of a resident of african countries to modern typ

russia africa noted. eh hmm the african continent is home to one and a half billion people and africa has every opportunity to become one of leaders of the emerging multipolar world. what do you think, and what will be the role of russia in this formation? well, it is difficult to overestimate the role of the soviet union in the processes of decolonization of africa and our african partners about this. until now, they are returning, returning on their own initiative, they do not share the then soviet union and modern russia , they are sincerely grateful to us , they don’t talk, let’s say about ukraine or about georgia, which was also such a part, so, the state of the contributed wild. africa they are distinctly understand that this is, first of all, the position of those peoples of the russian people of other peoples of russia, who have always formed the core of the then soviet union with its really, peace-loving, fair and honest, e, foreign policy. and this is probably one of the prerequisites for the fa

and russia and africa was very interested in that. and here today we have delegations from over 40 african countries, the majority of african countries i should say, and they're having conversations with russia's business and political leads and they're discussing things such as corporation when that comes to the field of science and also education. we know that there, around the $35000.00 african students in russia right now. 6000 of them are here on a scholarship there increase in that number. they're actually almost doubling the number if you compare it to 2021. they're also discussing their responses to economic challenges. also, another issue is the struggle. although western neo colonialism but a subject that's very sensitive in particular course for africans. and then of course we have the issue of global security. they're seeking ways of how they can operate and into a peace and stability in russia and also on the african continent. we heard from the democratic republic of congo, asking for urgent assistance from russia as in b

russia africa no matter how colossal the pressure from the outside is, the interest in it is huge, about delegations from the majority, the country of africa came to discuss with russian colleagues, topical issues of the parliamentary international agenda, the main platform of the forum is the house of unions, which will host the plenary session of the conference, and on the eve guests were received in the state duma. within the framework of the conference, bilateral meetings of the chairman of the state duma with a number of heads of delegations parliaments and chambers of parliaments of african countries. here viacheslav volodin is meeting with the speaker of the national assembly of the parliament of the south african republic on sevideoin kakulova we really have a long history of relations, we are strategic partners and in brix a good indicator of our mutually beneficial cooperation is the results achieved in the region, and the trade turnover over the past year, which increased by 16, 7%. the republic highly appreciates the dialogue with russia, the speaker of the national assembly

issue that kept being repeated over and over here today is what parliamentarians, not only from russia, africa, in particular, there seems a tendency neil colonialism tendencies in africa right now. and we've heard opinion here that western country seems. he wants to take advantage of african countries purely for their natural resources and then not really benefits in it. and in contrast, they see russia as a reliable partner, one that understands them understands very history, their culture, their values and, and traditions. and so they're looking to both certain that of relationship and they're also looking at other aspect science and technology of course, and also education. and this is all, of course, in the lead up of the major russia, africa summit that we are expecting at the end of july in st. petersburg. so this was a touch struck, he could say, and it was a very, very successful one. well, it's good to have you with us here for the program live from moscow. this is otts he international no. india has accused the british government of an adequate response to an attack by a separate gr

first, russia helped to de colonize africa. we grateful to the russian people for everything that was done to move from colonialism. second, russia is a significant power opponent member of the un security council. we also shouldn't forget that russia is a bricks member, corporation with bricks. countries is very important for us today because our experience shows that 60 years of traditional partnership with home colonial powers gave us nothing. now he wants to use the experience of bricks to overcome the disadvantages of our development. russia has a lot in common with my country as it possesses, almost the same natural resources. but russia also has experience and expertise. we have natural resources, but have a lack of experience. so we would like to use russian experience to help the d. r. c. develop moved desert unified, there would have been a corporate us avec, in our opinion, it's important to develop cooperation with all the countries which promote peace and justice and truly wish to help the development of african nat

and in general, about cooperation between russia and africa in the field of education.ut 27,000 african students are currently studying in our country. of these, more than 5,000 at the expense of the federal budget, while the annual quota of their admission to state-funded places in russian universities will be more than doubled. such an urgent topic for africa as medicine and health care. at the conference, they talked about the one and a half billion and rapidly growing population of africa and its ethnic and linguistic diversity, as an advantage on the american continent is home to a huge number of different peoples and nationalities, but they speak mainly english french and dialects of arabic this heritage, including the colonial past , but we are talking about the preservation and study of african languages. including those that disappear so far in russian schools offers to study swahili, and, that is, the language of the peoples of east africa - this is kenya, tanzania and uganda, as well as amharic , which is spoken by the inhabitants of ethiopia and partly somal

was russia for it's quite sense. 20000000 tons of grain to africa alone. and it's unclear whatever shall will go on to extend the grain deal beyond the 60 days that i smell extended by wanted, wanted to reassure african countries that that would not be abandoned. yes, in which just keep him invitation. and if we decide not to extend the deal after 60 days, that we are ready to deliver all the volumes that was sent to the countries in need in africa during the previous time from russia to these countries for free. this of course, got lots of cheers from the crowd as the news of a $20000000000.00 down to rights for african countries. they're really enjoy that. and this is just one of the many ways in which russia and africa strengthening their relation and their cooperation. a bilateral trade, for example, increase to $18000000000.00 in the past year. and vladimir putin emphasized that he will continue to prioritize walker ration with african coin to please in particular . but one issue that kept being repeated over and over here today is what parliamentaria

of the african continent is being discussed by the participants of the parliamentary conference russia african a multipolar world. the day before it started in moscow, more than 40 delegations from different countries arrived. russia is represented by deputies and senators and officials. experts scientists businessmen. the current conference is a preparation for the second russia-africa summit , which will be held in st. petersburg at the end of july today, vladimir putin is expected to speak at the forum, but on the eve of a series of round tables, they discussed the security of food supplies, fertilizers , economic challenges and strengthening relations in all areas. we chose to be friends with russia we never clashed with russia the russian people supported us when we fought for liberation, when we were isolated, when others supported the aptheid regime in south africa supported the white minority russian regime. zimbabwe supported the colonial power in mozambique vangolia of the demon at the cab. verde russia was with us and supported us, and we are only resuming these relations. we want

there was a broadcast of the president's speech at the international parliamentary conference russia africaa multipolar world, and now let's return to the broadcast from the mead 's reception house all the tripartite agreements that were reached between the presidents of russia and azerbaijan and the prime minister of armenia , first of all, the agreements that were signed on 9 a.m. from 9.10 november 2020. in this context, and only the full implementation of all, without exception, aspects of the agreements that concerned the lachin corridor can to resolve the current situation, this is exactly what our peacekeepers are doing now. we discussed this in detail today, and i very much hope that all parties will understand what to do with this part. like all other parts of the tripartite statement, everyone should report, each side has its own obligations. as for the mediation efforts of the russian federation and your question about whether these efforts are discredited by the azerbaijani side? i can again return to tripartite agreements to discredit the russian federation without they just wa

it was russia that understood us and supported us. i know that in the future, africa with the assistance of russia will take effect of actions in various areas in order to ensure real development and stability on the continent. i would like to express my gratitude to the organizers of this important event. more than 40 delegations from african countries are gathered. here we are determined to further work with russia on long term basis. so the african thrive in a future multiple a world. meanwhile, south africa is bracing for a nation wide labor strike as political opponents call for president rama fossa to resign. the countries leader has denounced those demands, calling them an undemocratic attempt at regime change. south africa is governed by the rule of law. we are a constitutional democracy regime change can only come about through the vote. it cannot come about through anaki unleashing this order in the country. the economic freedom fighters party claims. the main goal is to force president room officer to sat down and accused him of failing to root out corrupti

well, this is all about, of course, strengthening ties between russia and africa as a russia goes away from the west, some 6 different corporations. what were asians that show how multi polar this world is ever bratia and africa are of course very interested in that. and here today we have delegations from over 40 our african countries, the majority of african countries i should say, and they're having conversations with russia's business and political elites. and they're discussing things such as a corporation when it comes to fields of science and also education. we know that there are around 35000 african students in russia right now. 6000 of them are here on a scholarship there increase in that number. they're actually almost doubling the number if you compare it to 20 once. once also discussing their responses to economic challenges, also another issue is the struggle over western neo colonialism, but a subject that is very sensitive and particular force for africans. and then of course, we have the issue of global security. they're seeking ways of how they can cooperate and ensur

leader at the kremlin president address other multi polar world constituents at the international russia, africa parliamentary conference monday morning. here at the capital. the event is attended by delegations from over 40 african nations and is aimed at strengthening economic and political ties between russia and the continent. during his speech, he said that the black sea grain deal has only benefit those with their plates fall . unless they are in the pool of sibling, we insist on full compliance with key russian requirements. first of all, taking care that green and fertilizers go to the countries in need in africa, and not going to the well fed european market to well fed european countries. cp, meanwhile, of the total amount of green and cereals exported from ukraine. about 45 percent went to european countries in only 3 percent to africa. i would like to emphasize that only taken into account our position will a fair and comprehensive implementation of the black sea green deal be insured. and depending on this, we will decide on our further participation of, oh, vladimir putin said that

africa. it is true that russia is delivering food assistance to the region, including through the world food program. in 2020, it supplied $200000000.00 worth of food to developing countries. part of that food went to africa. however, humanitarian aid or supplies of food alone were even fertilizers. do not provide a solution to the problem as i see it. the needed solution lies in securing food self sufficiency for african countries. you see the african markets are mostly controlled by western countries. today, we're dealing with colonial mentality here, which is largely based on pragmatic calculations by the europeans, willing to keep these markets under their control. i have seen it with my own eyes in many african countries where highly fertile farming lands that could yield crops 3 times a year are not cultivated, but instead, you can see supermarkets everywhere selling french or german were dutch agriculture products. i'm sure the west would like things to go on like this, but this will not happen. i'm sure that as a professional diplomat, you a degree that every significant world power h

additionally moving in the education feature if it gets to doesn't have thousands of africa students are studying in russia, and some of them nic, expensive federal budget and the annual quota, which is such students will be increased with twofold, africa, the projects when you get to the city of the issue. and that's where the universe city, how it's now being implemented. and it will provide health care work for to help you get the one who, who the energy security a little bit by the bar 3 provided to african state provide a model medicines and then you got to train highly qualified personnel using the corona virus pandemic. a country was one of the 1st to supply large numbers of vaccines with personal protective equipment and various other kinds of humanitarian supplies. and we have a constantly the land to handle 2 african countries and mitigating natural disasters, such as hurricanes and other other kinds of calamities. fighting with terrorism and extremism has also been an active field, a corporation, russian weapons, and the military equipment is being sent to african partners. and the state as well

africa or pick oni. so as i'm being util ship, it was half empty. so we have these believe, does russia, is they have to us, is africa. was it is they have to add value to whatever other kind of people have. so we have no talk and i went to a role. she had to move africa for this is marina cross. the river takes us through the highlights of the events sofa. this is all about, of course, strengthening ties between russia and africa. as of russia goes away from the west and segues different corporations operators that show how multi polar this world is and washer and africa was very interested in that. and here today we have delegations from over 40 african countries, the majority of african countries i should say, and they're having conversations with russia's business and political leads and they're discussing things such as o corporation when it comes to fields of science and also education. we know that there, around the $35000.00 african students in russia right now. 6000 of them are here on a scholarship there increase in that number. they're actually almost doubling the number if y

africa is the continence of the future. that would benefit from cooperation with russia. with us the message from the director of the africa institutes of the russian academy of sciences. the 2nd russia, africa international parliamentary conference was quite a mouthful though, which took place this sunday in moscow. i think of continued throughout that period . africa is the continent of the 21st century. the continent of the future, africa, future needs economic and political sovereignty development. and that is impossible . without technology and education. russian needs to cooperate with africa on scientific technological and educational development or technologies are very much in demand in africa. what african needs to day. we are experts in those fields. therefore, all cooperation with african, the one hand will help them reach new industrial level. and on the other hand, adapt our technologies to the fast growing african continent which will create a huge market for industry. the anti colonial theme is also very important because all those tools that were used in a

and this is all, of course, in the lead up of a major russia, africa summit that we are expecting at the end of july in st. petersburg. so this was a touch struck, he could say, and it was a very, very successful one. russia is deputy minister of foreign affairs. it says there has been no real progress from western partners to meet the requirements that russia has put forward as a condition to extend the black sea crane deal after the expiration of the agreed upon 60 days. bring me up the flag, listen lib. substantial progress will be decisive for us in terms of decision making after or during the upcoming 60 days to see what of these requirements. we have clearly stated this and have previously told all the parties and the you and representatives them. first of all, we're talking about reconnecting, the russian agricultural bank to swift resume in the supply of agricultural machinery and spare parts servicing. lifting restrictions on insurance and lifting the ban on access to ports for our ships. restoring the operation of the toyota, odessa, ammonia pipeline, and am blocking foreign

russia africa in st. petersburg. will be held at the end of july tatyana rabochaya of the parliamentary conference, russia natalya solovyova spoke about the initiative of teaching african languages ​​in russian schools, which were discussed at today's conference and in general , cooperation between russia and africa and in the field of education now about 27 thousand african students are studying in our country , of which more than 5,000 at the expense of the federal budget, while the annual the quota of their admissions to state-funded places in russian universities will be more than doubled. the project of the russian african network university has entered the practical stage ; at the conference, we talked about the rapidly growing population of africa and its one and a half billion people and its ethnic and linguistic diversity, as an advantage , a huge number of different peoples and nationalities live on the american continent, but they speak mainly english french and dialects of arabic this heritage, including

representatives of the african continent from dozens of countries are hosting in moscow at the russia-africar world conference , vladimir putin spoke and assured that russia would continue to fulfill its obligations under the grain deal. and if it decides not to renew it, then they will supply africa with grain for free. the russian president drew attention to the huge potential of africa . almost 1.5 billion people live there and the third world mineral reserves are concentrated with details. roman sobol now black the continent is divided into 62 states, including island countries and the so-called dependent territories. relations on the mainland are often at enmity with complex neighbors, but , nevertheless, the vast majority of countries sent their parliamentary delegations to moscow for the russia africa forum in recognition of russia's exceptional role in the emerging multipolar world and taking into account the prospects for further cooperation, so the rumors spread in the west about the deaf political and economic isolation of our country are greatly exaggerated. well, with with the a

russia is ready to help africa with grain and fertilizers in large volumes. how are western sanctions now preventing the removal of restrictions? the main conditions of moscow in the framework of the so-called grain deal of the total volume, exported from ukraine grain 45% approximately 45% went to european countries. and only 3% to africa well, now i draw your attention to the fact that during the same time, despite all the restrictions and restrictions on the export of russian grain from russia to africa , almost 12 million tons were sent. if we still decide not to extend this and the deal after 60 days, then we are ready to send someone the volume that was sent in the previous time to a particularly needy african country to deliver from russia to these countries for free. africa is waiting for new investors, there large russian companies are already operating. and on the continent, the amazing nature and traditions of many participants in business clothing forums, but many of them in the national african flavor are felt everywhere . relations with moscow h

invitation from vladimir putin to pay an official visit to russia and participate in the second russia-africa summit , valentina matvienko told reporters about the results of the meeting. for russia, algeria is a very important, reliable and proven partner. e on the african continent and remains an important trade and economic partner. uh, one of the lead partners. uh, also in this region and we are grateful to algeria for its balanced position for such an independent foreign policy and uh, for consistency in relation to russia from the development of our relations. i was pleased to hear from the president that russia has been a great friend of algeria. it seems to me that these words have a great, er, deep meaning in general. i want to express my feelings. e in the host country such a friendly attitude. eh, benevolent warm. e, just as in russia, e refers to this false. yes, it is necessary to cherish it, it must be developed. uh, we have good prospects. good opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields in the energy sector. e transport of agricultural equipment, and an

and this is all, of course, in the lead up of the major russia, africa summit, that we are expecting at the end of july in st. petersburg. so this was a test drive he could say, and it was a very, very successful one. so a south africa is bracing for a nation wide labor strike as political opponents. coal for president stood ill. i'm a foster to resign. the country's leader has denounced those demands, calling them an undemocratic attempt at regime tre, south africa is governed by the rule of law. we are a constitutional democracy. regime change can only come about through the vote. it cannot come about through anaki, unleashing this order in the country or the or economy freedom fighters party claims. the main goal is to force president over. i'm a photo to step down. they've accused him of failing to root out corruption and address rising unemployment. the following for detroit ish or in protest was gathering in pretoria with a political opposition latest rallying. the crowds, as artes are credible a tattler now reports from the same phase, south africa's opposition party. in this

grain deal is not extended, vladimir putin said at the international parliamentary conference russia africaar world according to him, the state of the continent. more and more confidently declares itself and russia is ready to further build a strategic partnership with them olga knyazeva will continue more than half a million african specialists have been trained at our universities over the past 50 years, among them officials and heads of state, for example, the president of angola, but africans are still trying to impose stereotypes and fakes about our country, because if a person who has not been here in russia knows nothing about russia due to the fact that hmm the media uh, hmm seven controls europe and america controls the media, there is constant political and economic pressure african countries with the richest resources receive only 8-10% of the profit from their sale. the rest is taken by multinational companies. how to help the continent to gain its sovereignty, and in this , among other things, they spoke at the parliamentary conference, russia africa before the second themselve

has russia has africa think russia has been isolated? do you think m rows there was, believe god, the world's. so i don't believe that there was to us, there was, it's everywhere and it's everywhere where we get treated as, as tutner. so that's denton and we've been hearing it for full zelinski said blue conservative precedent to saying pentagon is saying the statement if you ever know with just saying that, but it's not really busy and see in deaf in duffy there was between the with government they don't care about african asia. so it's, it's a boot offensive in africa to say less isolated, many different count the states that are in good terms with russia not counted. so you can only be counted if you do, you know that because that's what they've been trying to achieve, that i did with money that i did. but now how many countries are going to take to war if they want to do that, the economy that don't as well, i'm really sorry that is already exhausted. it's completely unfounded. it's computed not to believe that the worst it must be n

he said that the era of french africa in the past compete with china and russia paris will not be a little sly overtones. africa will figure it out for itself, who is its true friend the french, of course, they are all about african prospects. we talked to members of the club's middle eastern conference. valdai which just took place in moscow's colonial past remains an important topic. yes, in particular the role of france , we see this in the francophonie countries, but france is expanding its presence outside the french-speaking world, for example, activity mozambique, where the sole purpose is to protect total's interests, the general perception in africa is that we are far from overcoming the consequences and complexities of our colonial past. and by the way, we have the last colony, not a liberated country. west sahara. true, the colonizer, there is not an external, but another african state of trouble. at the center of everything is the question of historical memory algeria feels confident and strong enough to demand reconciliation with france on the basis of an apology recognition b

west pressured the south african government to persuade it to join the sanctions against russia but south africaand it answered the west that russia is our ally , a our russian friends, we remain neutral with respect to the sanctions that the west is calling for 2 days this is how long the conference will last . and the continent of discord terrorists are the causes of instability in the region , the head of the delegation of the central african republic spoke about russia's help in the fight against this common misfortune. we want to note that president of the russian federation vladimir putin is constant in the word that he gave to our people. and that we continue to support each other together we stand in the fight against terrorism. we want to assure you of our constancy and sincerity, as well as our intention to develop our relations at the heart of many military conflicts, economic differences russia proposes to make the economy the basis of cooperation in the food crisis. this is especially important. africa is waiting for russian grain and fertilizer. of course every crisis produces some

and russia doesn't, has never been advertising situations with africa. even the supported to the african peoples and danish numbers and struggles was not for publicity. was not for politics. russia had no companies operating in africa at that time window. so putting on this noted bush and not a single mine noticed single business was on the bellagio and african soil. you can say the same about jane. but again, we say the same about to the united states. can we say the same about britain or another european countries, france, they have exploited it for centuries? russia even refused to take it, but in this come over 40. this is the data presented at the 1884000000000 conference in which of that goes covered into bantustans. but russia never took a dirty dot in 1874 in 18841885. now though, just to play a devil's abaski advocate dots for theirs, there have been some critics of china that say that is loring many countries in africa into a debt trap. by providing these big loans with very sort of an easy conditions without strict on of ways of paying it by qu

so the african continent and russia are one, it is not just south africa. and russia supported many other african countries, india fight against colonialism against the same western that glass us. what to date, directly or taking russia, that is why the african continent, and i'm very pleased about that. we are very clear that do stand with russia. and of course, now the whole world is suffering as a consequence of destroy europe itself is in trouble in terms of its electricity situation. because of this war, the war must be stopped, and russia must be left to run its country without interference from the west. at maybe just for clarity, are you saying that if it wasn't for these sanctions who would not be seen or even experiencing these blockade of exports from russia and these other places is m. it is a direct consequence of the war. and this war is in and now a creation by the western world. and now we are suffering in terms of our economies because economy, se interlinked. what happens in russia as quinta quince is for what had been everywhere in the wor

zimbabwe will lead the country's delegation to the russia-africa summer summit in st.rsburg after the meeting of our presidents opened. er, well, a new page has been opened for expanding our multifaceted bilateral cooperation. and, of course, interstate relations. important place occupies inter-parliamentary cooperation, as we agreed with you during our visit. eh, in harare. today we will sign an agreement on parliamentary cooperation between the website of the federation and the federal assembly of russia and the senate of the parliament of the republic of zimbabwe the first minister of scotland, nikola sturgeon, has officially submitted her resignation to king charles iii of great britain, today the parliament of the country has formally approved it. in this post, the former minister of health, hamza yusuf, who won the race debt leader of the scottish national party. the main pre-election promise of the politician is to ensure the independence of edinburgh. yusuf will be sworn in from london tomorrow. he will formally assume the office of first minister. scotland thi

africa needs technology. first of all, in energy. half of the continent's population does not have access to electricity. russiaill build there are nuclear power plants and not only hydropower. very big perspective and happiness. e, africa has a big e food development potential, we have a big capacity. this is a promising direction for investment, where the doors to russian business are open. huge investments are made by russia, a country of africa; this is always a return on money, therefore this is an investment and a return. this is a very productive cooperation partners for african parliaments. today we saw the possibilities of russian business. we e together with our colleagues from the legislative assemblies of african countries will work on not only the international agenda, but also on the development of model laws. a key issue for africa is food security . assistance to the experience of russian farmers. eh, room. well, madagascar we represent madagascar and it is quite a poor country, so we are extremely interested in the development of agriculture . we, like other african countries , want to adopt th

russia pays much more attention to africa. than a few years ago , the second russia-africa summit will be held there in the summer , sergei lavrov has just been there twice . in the speeches of russian representatives , the anti-colonial theme constantly sounds . african reaction is ambiguous. many believe that the intensification of russian rhetoric about racism and anti-clonalism is the result of events that have been taking place since february. last year, not everyone in africa is impressed that russia can use the legitimate concerns of africans for its own reasons. i would say that russia needs to make efforts to convince the africans that this issue is really important for it. they are just to get support in a difficult time. of course, i myself have many friends who studied in your country or received military training here, and they still have very warm feelings, which are now expressed in support for russia. positions, but still the majority does not consider that russia is the successor of the soviet union it is impo

africa will become one of the leaders in forming the order of the polar world . all objective prerequisites are the main principle of respect for all countries without exception . russiahe state of africa are united by common goals. we stand together for building a multipolar just world. together we can resist any pressure from the outside, as it has already been in our history. i think today , in full voice, it is necessary to raise the issue of compensation for damages, and financial payments to all the peoples of africa who suffered from the colonial period from european oppressors from the consequences of colonialism , the heads of the delegation repeatedly emphasize the positions of their countries in relations with russia at bilateral meetings with vyacheslav volodin. africans remember history well, they do not want a repetition of its colonial stage, say guests from the former french colony of burkina beans and russia, our historical partner france , unfortunately, did not meet our expectations. and we really do not want history to repeat itself, so we hope that our interaction with russia will be successful for us. we see that russia is building relations on t