Did Russian President Vladimir Putin Train African Freedom Fighters in Tanzania in the 1970s? | Intelligence ExplainerEvarist ChahaliFeb 09, 2026∙ Paid1ShareThe earliest traceable appearance of this photograph is a December 2018 post on JamiiForums, a Tanzanian discussion forum, where it was claimed—without evidence—that the image showed Vladimir Putin visiting African countries in the 1980s.Intelligence Explainers | Ujasusi Blog OriginalsThis post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inPreviousNext
