Seeking stronger economic ties, Vladimir Putin wraps up a summit with African leaders By Emmanuel Akinwotu Published July 28, 2023 at 4:04 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:24 Donat Sorokin / APRussian President Vladimir Putin, centre, speaks during a plenary session at the Russia Africa Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, Friday, July 28, 2023. Copyright 2023 NPR