Russia's long-term strategy in Africa and Latin America.

27 September 2025

NEE

Ecuador’s arms deal with the US sparks Russian trade retaliation, forcing Quito to back down amid cultural outreach.

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Ecuador’s attempt to sell its aging Russian arms stockpile to the United States for transfer to Ukraine led to a trade conflict with Russia, which partially banned Ecuadorian banana imports and destabilized the country’s economy, causing Quito to abandon the deal. Amid these political and economic tensions, Russia is maintaining its presence in Ecuador and other regions through seemingly neutral cultural initiatives, such as memorials dedicated to Russian poets, suggesting a non-confrontational method of maintaining visibility.

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