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| Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by helinues(op): 10:29pm On Feb 14 |
I am just curious to ask, have you seen any Russia electronic products before? Even if it's phone? The way the west brainwashed the Africans heh as anything Russia should be an abomination or you will receive sanctions |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by grandstar(m): 11:54pm On Feb 14 |
helinues:Nothing stops Russia from exporting electronics globally. Russia is a commodity exporter. There is no brainwashing here. Putin is more interested in Russia living off the proceeds from commodities, especially petroleum. Second, Putin is more interested in fighting with the West, rather making it an economic powerhouse. |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by helinues(op): 4:57am On Feb 15 |
grandstar:You don't understand what this thread is all about. Which of the Russian electronics products have you seen personally yourself? |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by onatisi(m): 5:09am On Feb 15 |
seems putin isnt interested much in the african market . i think they only things they export to africa is their military hardware , Russian electronics with a global footprint are largely focused on specialized industrial components, defense technology, and cybersecurity rather than consumer goods. Key global players include Ruselectronics (semiconductors, microwaves), Symmetron (components), and various cybersecurity firms like Kaspersky, with efforts to export drone detection systems like "Serp". helinues: |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by helinues(op): 5:25am On Feb 15 |
onatisi:Hahaha, who wouldn't want to export their products. Anything Russia was banned in Africa then even somehow still now |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by agentarcher(m): 6:04am On Feb 15 |
grandstar:To your first point, Russia doesn't need to sell electronics like the West to be considered a serious exporter. Russia, like you said they export commodities rather than finished products, crude oil accounts for the majority at around 49%. They export flour, wheat, engines, ores, fertilizers, charcoal, etc. Your second point isn't backed by facts. Russia currency has been the best performing currency. The proxy war by the west in Ukraine was started years ago, Russia finally acted and now Russia can't defend it's interest. |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by oz4real83(m): 6:38am On Feb 15 |
This is trashy, why are Chinese electronics that are bigger competition everywhere, including the USA? Why is china the biggest investors everywhere, even with sanctions? America is just living free in your head |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by helinues(op): 6:39am On Feb 15 |
oz4real83:Before you rant, have you seen any of the Russian electronics products before? If yes which product |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by helinues(op): 6:43am On Feb 15 |
agentarcher:After the first and second world war, Russian products ( Exporting mostly)was banned most especially in Africa, any Africa countries that try to do any deal with Russia would be sanctioned. |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by RealityKings1: 9:26am On Feb 15 |
Russian electronics are not common per say but there certain components inside those electronics around the world which are Russian tech. Also shipping a particular computer or electronics to be assembled in Africa would cost a lot than people can easily afford |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by agentarcher(m): 11:00am On Feb 15 |
helinues:Key Export Sectors (2024-2026): Agricultural Products: Russia is a dominant supplier of wheat to countries like Egypt, Algeria, Sudan, and Nigeria. Exports of poultry, dry milk, and fats/oils have also seen significant growth. Fertilizers: PhosAgro is a major supplier of phosphate-based fertilizers to over 21 African nations. Energy & Machinery: In addition to oil and gas, Russia exports machinery and transport equipment. Defense & Arms: Military-technical cooperation has surpassed Soviet-era levels, with over 340 joint defense projects in progress or development as of early 2026. Regional Focus: North Africa remains the largest market, but exports are expanding into East and West Africa, supported by new maritime logistics routes to Nigeria. Key Trends: Increased Trade Value: The total trade turnover reached $24.5 billion in 2024, with Russian exports far exceeding imports from the continent. Logistics Expansion: New, faster, and cheaper container shipping routes, such as those to Nigeria, are being established to boost non-resource exports. Military Focus: Russia has prioritized arms sales to African nations, with contracts exceeding $4 billion. Nigeria top imports from Russia were Chapter 10 - Cereals (71.46%), Chapter 31 - Fertilizers (10.95%), Chapter 27 - Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils And (8.90%), Chapter 03 - Fish And Crustaceans, Molluscs And (6.23%) and Chapter 99 - Other (1.53%) in June 2023 to June 2025. As the world’s largest wheat exporter and one of the top producers of grain, Russia plays a decisive role in global food security and agricultural trade. Its policies, infrastructure investments, and international partnerships directly shape supply flows from the Black Sea to markets across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. At the heart of these developments stands the RusGrain Union, an organization that recently expanded its scope to unite both exporters and producers. Speaking exclusively to Miller Magazine, Ksenia Bolomatova, Executive Director of the Russian Union of Grain Exporters and Producers (RusGrain Union), outlines their mission, the infrastructure challenges, and the opportunities on the horizon. “Our task today is not limited to advancing Russian grain and pulses into the international market,” Bolomatova emphasizes. “The Union is involved in ensuring sustainable food security in the country and in the world.” With Russia expected to export over 40 million tons of wheat this season, she affirms the country’s leadership position: “Russia will remain the global wheat export leader, without a doubt.” Looking ahead, Bolomatova points to Africa as a particularly dynamic market, noting that Russian wheat exports to the continent have grown by 30% across six seasons. “Africa’s market has strong growth potential due to population growth and rising purchasing power,” she explains, while underlining the need for infrastructure, storage, and processing investments to realize that potential. Beyond exports, she highlights the strategic importance of the planned BRICS grain exchange, backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Bolomatova emphasized that the initiative would help BRICS countries form independent and fair price indicators, making global agricultural pricing more objective and strengthening food security. Ksenia Bolomatova, Executive Director of RusGrain Union, shared her insights with Miller Magazine, discussing the Union’s expanded mission, Russia’s grain export goals, and the strategic initiatives shaping the future of global grain trade. Below are her reflections. Africa has become an increasingly important destination for Russian wheat. Could you highlight the dynamics shaping this growth? Africa imports about 60 million tons of wheat annually — nearly double the amount from 20 years ago. Russia has expanded exports to Africa by 30% over six seasons, accounting for a third of the African wheat market today across 30 countries. We’ve seen sharp export increases to countries like Algeria, Libya, Kenya, Morocco, Tunisia, and Tanzania. Africa’s market has strong growth potential due to population growth and rising purchasing power. However, Africa is diverse, with five distinct subregions requiring different approaches. We engage directly with North African countries, while cooperation with Central and Southern African nations often involves international traders due to infrastructure constraints. To expand Russian grain supplies, a comprehensive approach addressing logistics, storage, and processing is essential — and steps are underway in this direction |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by Bouncingbabyboy(m): 11:40am On Feb 15 |
helinues:Tetris Game is Russian The pyramid milk package 3 crowns milk and peak milk use are Russian Inventions That's all I can remember for now |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by IMEI: 5:35pm On Feb 15 |
helinues:"As of August 2025, Russia exported far more to Nigeria than it imports. In 2023, Nigeria imported $1.51 billion worth of goods from Russia, primarily wheat, fertilizers, and fish, while exporting only $10.02 million, mainly cocoa products, according to the United Nations COMTRADE." https://von.gov.ng/russia-pledges-to-end-trade-imbalance-with-nigeria/ Why are you limiting it to electronics? Russia is Nigeria's ally, or am I missing something? |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by helinues(op): 6:06pm On Feb 15 |
IMEI:Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before This question is very simple |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by IMEI: 6:10pm On Feb 15 |
helinues:Has Russia claimed to export electronics to Nigeria? Your question is stupid |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by bamitinn(m): 7:41pm On Feb 15 |
You keep shouting the WEST, most electronic comes from CHINA. I guess that answer your curiosity. China are like snakes, you think they won’t go extra miles to do there things, see how the are empowering the fulanis to keep destabilizing middle belts because of mineral resources. But you no go know. Same applies to world economy, they control most electronic coming to Africa, but you keep shouting the WEST. helinues: |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by helinues(op): 9:27pm On Feb 16 |
bamitinn:How did you pass your exams during tertiary? Imagine the way you are struggling to comprehend a simple question |
| Re: Have You Seen Russian Electronic Products Before by bamitinn(m): 8:06am On Feb 17 |
I’m not struggling, you’re just reading to respond, not to understand. helinues: |
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