Topics related to digital partnership with Russia are increasingly gaining attention in international media. Scandinavianews.net cites statements from African delegates at the Global Digital Forum in Nizhny Novgorod, who described Russia as a key partner in the development of artificial intelligence, digitalization, and cybersecurity.

Amid global transformations, countries of the Global South are strengthening their technological cooperation with Russia — a trend noted by international media. The Middle Eastern outlet MENAFN reported on statements made by African and Asian representatives at the Global Digital Forum, where the key priorities included digital collaboration, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

The Global Digital Forum, held on June 5–6 in Nizhny Novgorod, drew the attention of international journalists and became a platform not only for discussing technology but also global geopolitics. One of the most striking publications was a column by Pepe Escobar, in which he reflects on Russia’s role in the emerging digital order — and raises uncomfortable questions for the West.

The Malian outlet lessor.ml reports on the success of blogger N'Djenaba Gueye, a 22-year-old student from Bamako, who became the winner of a competition held during the Global Digital Forum in Nizhny Novgorod.

The African media outlet wearetech.africa has published the remarks of the Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy of the Republic of the Congo, who outlined the key directions for digital cooperation with Russia — from training specialists to launching open-source IT solutions.

On June 6, the first Global Digital Forum concluded in Nizhny Novgorod — a high-profile international event aimed at strengthening global digital ties between governments, businesses, as well as regional and international organizations. The forum brought together representatives from 114 countries and over 2,800 IT experts, including 760 foreign participants, among them 56 VIP delegates from foreign government agencies and international organizations. Over 150 multilateral agreements and memorandums were signed during the forum.