Russia is moving to expand its diplomatic presence in Africa, with plans to open new missions in four countries as Moscow deepens its engagement with the continent amid worsening ties with the US and Europe.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow will launch diplomatic missions in four African countries that have maintained less hostile relations with Russia, as the Kremlin rebuilds a presence on the continent that weakened after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
The planned openings in The Gambia, Liberia, Togo and the Union of the Comoros follow the launch of Russian embassies in Niger, Sierra Leone and South Sudan in 2025.
In addition, Moscow has created a new department for partnership with Africa, signalling a more structured effort to deepen ties with the continent.
"Next on the agenda is the launch of diplomatic missions in The Gambia, Liberia, Togo, and the Union of the Comoros," Lavrov said at a meeting of the Business Council under the Russian foreign minister.
