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Putin: Russia's Military Exports Hit Record $15 Billion

1/31/2026

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Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, announced on January 30, 2026, that Russia's military industries set a record for exports, earning over $15 billion from more than 30 countries.
He said intensified Western pressure to disrupt ties did not stop Russia's military sector from operating effectively.
Putin noted growing African interest in cooperation and highlighted strengthened ties with the Central African Republic, Mali, and Burkina Faso, despite Western opposition.

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Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, announced on January 30, 2026, that Russia's military industries set a record for exports, earning over $15 billion from more than 30 countries.
He said intensified Western pressure to disrupt ties did not stop Russia's military sector from operating effectively.
Putin noted growing African interest in cooperation and highlighted strengthened ties with the Central African Republic, Mali, and Burkina Faso, despite Western opposition.