Moscow accuses U.S. of attempts to disrupt Russia-Africa relations.
"Since the beginning of the special military operation, the collective West has significantly increased pressure on African countries - through threats of imposing sanctions, termination of financial and humanitarian aid," Bogdanov said.
Russia has been particularly keen to win over African nations -- Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has visited the continentmilitary exercises U.S. President Joe Biden hosted a U.S.-Africa leaders summit in 2022 in Washington, seeking to bolster alliances amid the growing Russian and Chinese presence on the continent.
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