Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has publicly aligned Moscow with the African Union’s assessment of security challenges across the continent, marking a continued effort to deepen diplomatic ties with African nations.
Speaking at a news conference in Addis Ababa, Lavrov stated that Russia shares the AU’s serious concerns regarding the difficult situations in several key regions, including the Sahara-Sahel, the Great Lakes, the Horn of Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, and Libya.
The remarks underscore Russia’s strategic push to position itself as a reliable security partner for African states, often contrasting its approach with that of Western powers.
By echoing the AU’s concerns, Moscow aims to reinforce its narrative of respecting African sovereignty while offering alternative security and economic cooperation models.
This diplomatic maneuvering is part of a broader Russian strategy to expand its influence in Africa amid ongoing geopolitical tensions with Europe and NATO.
This development follows recent escalations in Russian diplomatic rhetoric against the West.