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Putin calls Algeria a close ally and reliable partner

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Vladimir Putin has described Algeria as an extremely reliable partner and a close ally of Russia, highlighting the breadth of their cooperation. The Russian president was speaking ahead of the third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for 28 and 29 October 2026 in Moscow, according to Russia Today (RT).

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described Algeria as a trusted partner and close ally of Russia, noting that bilateral cooperation spans many sectors beyond food trade, according to Russian news agency RT.

The statement comes ahead of the third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for 28 and 29 October 2026 in Moscow, alongside the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, RT reports.

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