Putin: Russia to give free grain to Africa and help become food exporter

A record grain harvest is expected in Russia and the country is ready to supply many African countries with free grain, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the Russia-Africa summit, Report informs via Russian media.

According to Putin, in the first half of 2023, Russia exported 10 million tons of grain to Africa, and in the next four months, the country is ready to supply Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Somalia and Eritrea with 25,000-50,000 tons of grain for free.

He noted that in the future Africa can independently ensure its food security and become a food exporter with Russia’s support. According to Putin, for this purpose, Russia will assist Africa in the introduction of advanced technologies in agriculture.