African peace mission to Russia and Ukraine falls short.

Russian President Vladimir Putin showed little interest in a peace plan proposed by African leaders to end Russia's war in Ukraine, interrupting their presentations and swiftly dismissing key elements of their 10-point plan. Putin's missile attack on Kyiv during the visit was seen as a disrespectful snub that could weaken his support in Africa ahead of next month's Russia-Africa Summit. The African delegation expressed concern about the impact of the war on food security in Africa, but Putin denied the war had caused the problem.