Leaders from Niger and Mali have engaged in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin to enhance security cooperation, particularly focusing on counterterrorism efforts. The talks come in the wake of Niger's decision to terminate a military cooperation deal with the United States. Mali's ruling junta has been seeking security assistance from Russia, with discussions also extending to nuclear energy collaboration with several African countries.
Russia and Africa boost nuclear cooperation Rosatom has signed roadmaps aimed at fostering nuclear energy collaboration with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Algeria https://t.co/lqg024ycPs https://t.co/cojZSaxNgg
Another African leader talks Sahel security with Putin Mali and Russia have discussed measures to improve regional stability, where the EU is concerned about declining influence https://t.co/liZirgDzHH https://t.co/13IFMD8HOK
Mali's ruling junta has increasingly looked toward Russia to provide it with security assistance. https://t.co/DdeClTvE6Q
⚡️BRICS Calling: Russian & South African Presidents Discuss Extended Bloc Format Vladimir Putin received Cyril Ramaphosa's condolences regarding the Crocus City Hall terror attack during a phone call. The leaders discussed BRICS cooperation moving forward with more countries… https://t.co/E8IwkiRSHq
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NEW: Russia, Mali to strengthen counterterrorism efforts https://t.co/pYHgDU06wo
Just days after #Niger's military government scrapped a military cooperation deal with the #UnitedStatesofAmerica, the African nation's leader had a phone conversation with the President of #Russia WATCH to know more https://t.co/xyX55VXeLV
Niger’s junta chief talks ‘security cooperation’ with Russia’s Putin. Good plan given great Russian security prep for ISIS attack in Moscow...not! #terrorism https://t.co/ABc0qenYsR
Niger-Russia: Tiani and Putin met to “strengthen” their security cooperation. https://t.co/I9jjFS81sj
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with the President of the transition period of the Republic of Mali, Assimi Goita, who strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall and expressed deep condolences to the Russians. https://t.co/ze2qKhHSLn