Russia goes to Africa

I know what the Times is reporting:

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/31/world/africa/russia-military-africa.html

Just want to know what the "truth" is from paul and the gang. 

How many bases did the article say Russia has in Africa? We have 34:

https://theintercept.com/2018/12/01/u-s-military-says-it-has-a-light-footprint-in-africa-these-documents-show-a-vast-network-of-bases/

I think Mr. Surovell set a new speed record for "whatabouting" someone's point.

nohero said:
I think Mr. Surovell set a new speed record for "whatabouting" someone's point.

 "Whatabouting" is claimed to avoid facing the context of one's argument.