Guns and smiles: Russia flaunts firepower at Africa summit
A delegate is seen at the stand of Kalashnikov group during the 2019 Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi on October 23, 2019. PHOTO | ANDREA PALASCIANO | AFP
Russia is showing off its next generation Kalashnikov assault rifles, helicopters and facial recognition systems as President Vladimir Putin hosts dozens of African leaders for a major summit in Sochi.
The Wednesday and Thursday event at the Black Sea resort has brought together delegates to discuss everything from nuclear technology to mineral extraction—but on the sidelines, stands for arms companies dominate.
