Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov, left, and Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov talk to each other prior to the meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Central African Republic (

Reliance on Russia’s military offerings has become increasingly prevalent in parts of Africa, amid an aggressive push by Moscow to lessen Western influence on the continent.

President Faustin-Archange Touadera has arrived in Russia for a three-day official visit, where he will hold talks wit

Vladimir Putin held talks at the Kremlin with President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera, who is in Russia on an official visit.

MOSCOW, January 16. /TASS/. The volume of trade between Russia and the Central African Republic (CAR) has shown positive dynamics by skyrocketing 8-fold in 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin ...

Derrick Ngamana wanted a better future for his family, his brother said. So he joined Russia's military fighting Ukraine in exchange for $4,200. Then his family in the Central African Republic got a text in Russian: "Hello.

Former Central African soldier Derrick Ngamana’s family finds itself in a Kafkaesque struggle to recover his remains after he was killed fighting for Moscow in Russia’s all-out war on Ukraine.

The president of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera, arrived in Moscow for talks on strengthening his country's partnership with Russia, the Kremlin said Wednesday. Moscow has close ties with the former French colony,

African relations, President Vladimir Putin reveals an unprecedented eightfold increase in trade with the Central African Republic, while pledging expanded security partnerships and continued humanitarian assistance – marking a major milestone in Moscow's growing influence in Africa.

A large number of Africans have joined the Russian army since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. While some have voluntarily taken up arms via private companies under contract with the Kremlin,

ahead of a meeting between Putin and President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

The president of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera, has arrived in Moscow for talks on strengthening his country's partnership with Russia, the Kremlin said Wednesday.