Why is Russia sending fighter jets and air defences to Ethiopia?

Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and will acquire four S-400 air defence batteries, in a deal experts say strengthens Moscow’s foothold in the Horn of Africa while bolstering Addis Ababa’s military amid conflict at home and tensions with neighbouring Eritrea.Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the deal in Moscow during the two-day Russia-Africa Summit.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Trump demands Alaska candidates be removed over alleged ballot schemelist 2 of 4Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long road to redemption in Chinalist 3 of 4Rescue teams search wreckage for survivors after train crash in Spainlist 4 of 4High-speed rail disaster in Spain: How it happenedend of list“I value the friendly relations between Russia and Ethiopia,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a statement. “Russia and Ethiopia stand together in international affairs.”Experts say the agreement builds on decades of military cooperation, offering Moscow arms revenue and diplomatic influence while allowing Ethiopia to strengthen its armed forces amid its ongoing conflict in Tigray.Here is what we know:What weapons is Ethiopia acquiring?Abiy said Ethiopia had taken del...