The third Russia-Africa Summit was held in Moscow from October 28-29, co-chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin and the rotating Chairperson of the African Union, Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye. The summit aimed to strengthen cooperation between Russia and African nations in political, defense, technology, trade, and security sectors. Amid Western sanctions, Russia has significantly increased its security presence in Africa, and its trade with African countries has exceeded $28 billion.