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Russia has been deploying troops to gain resources, gain militarily strategic locations, secure UN votes and increase weapons and nuclear exports. Russia would be very interested in having a partner on the Atlantic, but they don’t have much use for Togo’s vote.

African countries have been taking on Russian troops to help with counter-terrorism and protecting against coups. Countries favor Russian security if there is strong anti-western sentiment or withdrawal of western security forces and UN forces wouldn’t be fast enough. The current security concerns do not seem very acute and Togo is at least not forced take on Russian troops. 
An end to the war in Ukraine would make Russia more willing to send troops and Togo less hesitant to take them. An escalation of current conflicts threatening to Togo would make them more likely to need Russian troops.

Thanks to RUN_RWC for highlighting this ISW report. A highlight is the strengthening cooperation and reports of Russia accessing Togo’s port and the ISW report states that indicative precursors to sending Russian troops have happened.

Going with the crowd and updated 3% towards under 30 days following Putin's announcement for the May 8th-11th. (This is my first forecast)