Key takeaways from Putin’s post-Africa summit press conference

30 Jul, 2023 01:22 / Updated 1 year ago
The president fielded questions after hosting the two-day Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a press conference on Saturday evening, addressing topics ranging from national security to global food supplies.

The event took place after the conclusion of the two-day Russia-Africa Summit, attended by delegations from nearly 50 countries.

Putin’s meeting with journalists, however, was dominated by ongoing tensions with the West over Ukraine.