Straddling for Balance: Russia's 'No-Cost Deliveries' Soft-Power Reaches Africa -By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh – Opinion Nigeria

Governance and Policy Analyst Vincent Kimosop underlined the fact the deal was part of Russia's strategy to curry favour with Ruto who has been receiving many guests from the West.

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