Russian Foreign Minister begins Africa tour

4 June, 2024

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reacts during a bilateral meeting after the Victory Day parade at Red Square, May 9, 2024, in Moscow, Russia. The Victory Day Red Square Military Parade gathered 9000 military personel and 75 vehicles. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Guinea on the first leg of a three-country African tour aimed at boosting support for Moscow. According to reports by Russian state me-dia, Lavrov is expected to continue his tour in Chad and Burkina Faso. The trip comes as Moscow looks to bolster support from countries on the continent, amidst Russian isolation on the world stage.

Written by: Angie Scholtz

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