Russia pledges military support to Mali during Lavrov visit

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov vows to continue helping Mali improve its military capabilities. Lavrov touted the August 2021 delivery of several fighter jets and helicopters, adding that more military support is assured. Mali has been under international scrutiny for cooperating with Russian Wagner mercenaries since last year. The U.N. and several human rights organizations have called for investigations of massacres committed by the mercenaries.

Published 4 months ago · Mali

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Russia pledges military support to Mali during Lavrov visit

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pledged military support to Mali during his first visit to the West African nation Tuesday and dismissed criticism of Moscow's growing influence on the continent.

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Russia pledges military support to Mali during Lavrov visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has pledged military support to Mali and other aid during his first visit to the West African nation

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Russia pledges military support to Mali during Lavrov visit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has pledged military support to Mali and other aid during his first visit to the West African nation

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Russia pledges military support to Mali during Lavrov visit

By BABA AHMED and KRISTA LARSON Associated Press BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has pledged military support to Mali and other aid during his first visit to the West African nation. Lavrov’s visit comes amid growing concerns in the West about Russia’s increasing influence in Africa. However, the Russian foreign minister dismissed those criticisms on Tuesday. Russia’s presence in Mali has expanded as the role played by…

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