WATCH: The Mahama-Putin handshake and the conversation that followed

A viral video has captured the moment President John Dramani Mahama and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared a handshake in Moscow, Russia.

The exchanges took place before one of the sessions at the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit, on October 28, 2026, which is being hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The video captured the two leaders exchanging a warm handshake with broad smiles.

The summit brought together African leaders and Russian officials to discuss areas of mutual interest, including trade, economic cooperation, security and development.

President Mahama is also expected to hold high-level bilateral talks with Putin to explore opportunities to deepen cooperation between the two countries.

As part of his engagements in Russia, President Mahama has received honorary doctorate degrees from the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) and the Russian University of Transport.

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Watch the moment Mahama shakes hands with Putin in the video below:

President Mahama arrives to greet President Putin.

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