What foreign aid does Russia give, if any?

According to a 2014 post made by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, “In 2013 humanitarian aid was given to 22 countries including Syria, Cuba, China, Nicaragua, Philippines, etc. Central Asian republics alone have benefitted from Russian aid worth USD 4,5 bln”. read more

Funding of Russia through foreign aid is a kind of investment. Because pro-Western politics in case of coming to power in Russia will serve the interests of US. For instance, provide the control over Russian natural resources for small money. read more

Russia spent $472.32m on foreign aid in 2010, according to the Russian ministry of finance's report released in advance of this week's G8 summit in Deauville, France. The country's aid spending, according to the report, dropped from $785m in 2009 to $472.32m in 2010 – a decrease of 40%. read more