Russia Sends Nuclear Bombers To Africa As Putin Hosts Economic Summit

Russia Sends Nuclear Bombers To Africa As Putin Hosts First-Ever Economic Summit

Russia views Africa as a continent that will achieve supergrowth through 2050. The continent's population is expected to double alongside energy consumption.

Moscow is making its move to strengthen relations with countries in the region; if that is through oil deals, increased nuclear cooperation, or defense contracts, the shift to Africa is being made today. 

What better way to show Washington that Africa is shifting to Russia than land two nuclear-capable bombers in South Africa.

The bombers touched down in South Africa on Wednesday, during the first-ever Russia-Africa summit in the southern Russian city of Sochi. President Vladimir Putin asked African leaders to double trade with Russia through 2025, Reuters reported. 

Earlier this week, we featured an article from Vanend Maliksetian via OilPrice.com, that outlined Russia's recent move into Africa and the upcoming importance of this week's meeting.

"Virtually all great powers have set their eyes on Africa as the continent's global importance grows. Its population is set to double by 2050 and its economy is expected to expand significantly alongside its energy consumption. It is these projections that have driven Russia to invest heavily in strong relations in the region for when the continent's explosive growth takes off. The Kremlin's goal is to emulate China's success in fostering economic, diplomatic, and military links with Africa. To become an important partner, Moscow is organizing the first-ever Russia-Africa summit on 23-24 October."

President Putin's expansion into Africa is to restore the Russian empire to its pre-Soviet collapse size. To do this, Russia must expand into Africa, and increase its imports of natural resources with the continent, increase arms exports with various countries, develop and share nuclear technology, and project power to Washington that Africa is pivoting to Moscow. 

The global status quo is shifting, Western dominance of the world is deteriorating, the American empire stands to lose big if Russia and or China wins control of Africa.