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Two-thirds of African leaders refuse to attend Putin’s summit (www.yahoo.com)

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The summit, intended to showcase Russia's diplomatic push to increase influence on the continent, is taking place amidst a significant boycott: only 17 out of 55 African countries will be represented by their leaders at the event scheduled for July 27-28.

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[–] HappyMeatbag@beehaw.org 18 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The arrogance of this man. “Sure, we’re forcing your people to starve, but forget about that. Come to our 100% bullshit-free summit on How Russia is Making the World a Better Place.”

It would be nice if the ones who attended used the opportunity to tell him off in person.

[–] HobbitFoot@thelemmy.club 6 points 1 year ago

That is assuming the leaders care about their people.

[–] realcaseyrollins@kbin.projectsegfau.lt 0 points 1 year ago

I'd presume that it'd be less of a move of arrogance and more of a move made out of pure coercion