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Russia will support African nations seeking reparations from former colonial powers, deputy chairman of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, has said, arguing that Western states should be held accountable for centuries of colonial exploitation.

Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum on Wednesday, the former Russian president said African Union members, along with Caribbean nations, are spearheading efforts to seek compensation for the legacy of colonialism.

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Medvedev argued that securing equal access to economic opportunities, natural resources, and decision-making is essential to achieving genuine sovereignty for countries across the Global South. He also dismissed legal arguments frequently raised by Western governments against reparations.

“The former colonial powers have neither legal nor moral grounds to evade reparations justice,” Medvedev noted, adding that fundamental legal principles prevent wrongdoing from becoming a legitimate source of rights.