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Africa, Russia
African army chiefs keener than ever to acquire Russian armaments

Military delegations and experts from throughout Africa made the journey to Moscow this week to take party in the annual Army 2021 trade fair. An opportunity for Russia to strengthen its influence in the African security sector. [...]

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Abiy Ahmed Ali
Alexander Krasovitsky
Almaz-Antey
Denis Sassou-Nguesso
Ethiopian National Defense Forces
Forcas Armadas de Defesa de Mocambique
Guinean Armed Forces
Malian Armed Forces
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Mali, Russia
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Africa, Russia
Global Group expands business from Bangui to Bissau

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Nigeria
Nigeria turns to Russia after being deprived of its US helicopters

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Turkey, West Africa
Ankara tries to lure new clients to its defence industry

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Algeria, Sahel
Army chief Chengriha turns to the Sahel after mammoth Russian shopping trip

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Algerian Chief of Staff Said Chengriha and Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu.

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Congo
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Indian Defence and Production Secretary Shri Raj Kumar with FSVTS Chief Dmitry Shugaev.

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Alexander Krasovitsky
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Denis Sassou-Nguesso
Ethiopian National Defense Forces
Forcas Armadas de Defesa de Mocambique
Guinean Armed Forces
Malian Armed Forces
Military Industrial Company
Radar MMS
Rosoboronexport
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Tigray Defense Forces
United Aircraft Corporation
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