Viktor Poturemsky: Russia–Africa Partnership Must Deliver Tangible Results
The 3rd Russia–Africa Summit will take place in Moscow on October 28–29, 2026, providing a platform to discuss new areas of cooperation. Priorities include digitalization, artificial intelligence, technology exchange, specialist training, and joint projects in the economy and energy sector.
Technology, financial independence and information security are becoming important areas of international cooperation. Viktor Poturemsky, director of political analysis at the Institute of Social Marketing (INSOMAR), political consultant, and PR/GR professional, spoke to the IT Russia media platform about prospects for cooperation between Russia and African countries and the shift from broad agreements to practical solutions.
– The Russia–Africa Summit is taking place at a time when the entire system of international relations is changing. During periods like this, a pragmatic approach is especially important: not declarations for their own sake, but an understanding of each side’s interests and the concrete results that can be achieved.
Technology now affects not only the economy, but also social processes, communication and how people perceive information. Artificial intelligence and digital platforms open up new opportunities, but they are also changing the rules of engagement. The question, then, is not whether these changes can be stopped, but how quickly we can understand them and adapt.
For Russia, cooperation with African countries offers an opportunity to build relationships based on mutual interests. In the technology sector, it is important to discuss not only ready-made solutions, but also the conditions for putting them to use, developing expertise and training specialists. In finance, maintaining control over its own financial infrastructure is also becoming a practical priority, one that affects the resilience of economic ties.
Another issue is the information environment. In a world where information campaigns are growing in scale, countries need their own expertise in working with digital channels and an understanding of how public opinion is shaped.
Ultimately, a lasting partnership depends on the ability to reach agreements, take each other’s interests into account and move from general statements to practical solutions.
