Tshisekedi Appeals to Putin for Help in Rwanda Conflict
On October 30, 2026, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo sought the assistance of Russian President Vladimir Putin to help mediate the conflict with Rwanda, which Kinshasa accuses of supporting the M23 armed group against the government. Tshisekedi expressed his desire for Russia's involvement in achieving peace during discussions at the conclusion of a Russia-Africa summit.
The eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo has faced over three decades of conflict, with the M23 group, allegedly backed by Rwanda, emerging as a significant adversary since 2021. Despite a US-mediated peace agreement between DR Congo and Rwanda in December, hostilities have persisted.
Tshisekedi's administration has consistently called for the withdrawal of Rwandan forces, which the Rwandan government denies. Additionally, Tshisekedi requested Putin's support at the UN Security Council to extend the mandate of the MONUSCO peacekeeping force, which is set to expire in December.
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