Military● ElevatedOct 29 · Oct 29, 2026, 12:32 PM
Why is Russia sending fighter jets and air defences to Ethiopia?
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Al Jazeera [en] · Sub-Saharan Africa
Experts say Moscow is seeking arms revenue and further diplomatic influence.
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