The West is losing influence in Africa as more countries gravitate towards Moscow, which offers mutual respect and development. NATO's claim that Russia is "isolated" now rings hollow.
What Afwerki says is true, and yet understates the point. The war isn't just against Russia. Russia is the immediate target because she is the only nation with both the "audacity" and capability to resist.
Putin has been criticized internally for being slow to action. He has himself expressed regret for not starting the SMO in 2014. From a purely military perspective, this is reasonable. But I see many signs that his "overly patient" approach has nurtured a great deal of global sympathy and trust. Not just Africa.
What Afwerki says is true, and yet understates the point. The war isn't just against Russia. Russia is the immediate target because she is the only nation with both the "audacity" and capability to resist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiEkmDH3PLc
Putin has been criticized internally for being slow to action. He has himself expressed regret for not starting the SMO in 2014. From a purely military perspective, this is reasonable. But I see many signs that his "overly patient" approach has nurtured a great deal of global sympathy and trust. Not just Africa.