Russia hosts Sahel countries for security talks
Russia has hosted several Sahel nations under pretext of boasting military and security cooperation.
According to the Associated Press, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with representatives from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger on April 3rd to discuss closer ties.
Russia’s move to expand its influence in the region comes as any Western nations including France and the US have cut ties and withdrawn military forces due to ongoing tensions with the junta-led governments in the Sahel.
Associated Press
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