Vladimir Putin does not have, like China and Western countries, billions of dollars to build roads, bridges, power plants, mining mines in Africa and ensure his economic influence. Nor does he have ...

Report: Russian Orthodox Church expands from 4 to 34 African states, aligning with Kremlin policy; push includes parishes and clergy growth.

MOSCOW -- Crowds of mourners have gathered at a Moscow church for the funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny despite a heavy police presence and the threat of detention, a CNN team on the ...