Russia-Africa Summit I Putin promises African leaders thousands of tons of free grain

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has told a summit of African leaders in St Petersburg, that his country will send thousands of tons of free grain within months.

Secure food supplies have been a major worry since the invasion of Ukraine.

Concerns worsened when Russia withdrew from a deal guaranteeing safe passage for Ukrainian grain exports.

Lets get the latest now from our correspondent Leon Ssenyange.

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