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Ethiopia: Russian FM Sergey Lavrov dismisses ‘so-called food crisis’ on last leg of Africa tour

Lavrov has sought to offer Moscow's support to Addis Ababa amid Western pressure. He has also again blamed Western sanctions for an ongoing food crisis, which has heavily impacted Africa.

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