Russia in Review: Russia's Africa Venture
July 18, 2019 - ISW Press![](https://understandingwar.org/sites/default/files/styles/thumb-wide/public/Egypt_1.png?itok=EmPAP_KR)
With an eye on a major summit this fall, Russia continues to develop closer military, economic, and political ties with African states as part of its campaign to mitigate sanctions and compete with the West.