Putin Engages African Leaders at Moscow Summit to Boost Influence

• Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting African leaders at a summit in Moscow.
• The summit aims to expand Russia's influence on the continent, which has gained strategic importance since 2022.
• Russia is reportedly widening its military recruitment efforts in Africa.
• The recruitment drive is part of Russia's broader strategy to strengthen its presence in Africa.
• The continent's strategic importance has increased for Russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.