Question about rivalry has nothing to do with Russia, colonialism alien to it — Putin
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Read the full articleRussian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia has never been a colonial power and does not view African countries as objects of rivalry. He emphasized Russia's historical friendship with Africa and its support for African independence from colonial rule.
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