MOSCOW/JOHANNESBURG - Russia is pursuing costly state oil and platinum projects in Africa despite an economic crisis at home, hoping they will bolster sales, including of arms, for businesses hit by Western sanctions over the conflict in Ukraine.
Reuters: Russian industrial giant looks to Africa to boost exports
A Russian Su-27 SM fighter jet lands on the airfield of Belbek military airport outside Sevastopol on Nov. 26, 2014.
