Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Putin Praises Russian Military Exports Amid Western Pressure
President Vladimir Putin recently talked about how well Russia's military industries are doing.
He said that even though some Western countries are trying to stop other countries from buying Russian military goods, Russia still sold weapons to more than 30 countries and made over $15 billion.
He mentioned that African countries are especially interested in buying Russian military equipment.
Russia has been working closely with some African countries, like the Central African Republic, Mali, and Burkina Faso.
In the Central African Republic, Russian mercenaries called Wagner were sent in 2018 to help fight against rebel groups.
The president of the Central African Republic even invited Putin to visit the country recently.
President Vladimir Putin praised Russia's military export record, noting sales to over 30 countries and $15 billion in earnings.
Despite Western pressure, Russian military industries have expanded, particularly in Africa.
African countries are showing interest in Russian military and technical cooperation.
Russia has strengthened military ties with the Central African Republic, Mali, and Burkina Faso.
The Central African Republic invited Putin to visit after deploying Russian Wagner mercenaries in 2018.
- Who
- President Vladimir Putin
- What
- Praising Russian military exports and expansion in Africa
- When
- Friday, January 30
- Where
- Kremlin, Moscow
- Why
- To highlight the success of Russian military industries despite Western pressure
- Countries receiving Russian military goods
- More than 30
- Foreign exchange earnings from military exports
- Exceeded $15 billion
- Key regions for Russian military exports
- Africa
- Notable African countries with Russian military ties
- Central African Republic, Mali, Burkina Faso
- Russian military cooperation in Central African Republic
- Wagner mercenaries deployed in 2018