'Putin wants to solve the Niger problem'

 'Putin wants to solve the Niger problem' Mali's military chief Colonel Assimi Goïta had a telephone conversation with Russian P...

 'Putin wants to solve the Niger problem'

Mali's military chief Colonel Assimi Goïta had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

During their conversation, the two leaders stressed the need for a political solution to the political crisis in Niger, after the coup that ousted President Mohammed Bazoum from power in July.

The military coup d'état in Niger has warned against foreign intervention in efforts to restore President Bazoum to power, as the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has suggested military action as an option to end the conflict. the coup.

The Malian army has expressed its intention to support Niger, as long as some foreign countries invade the country, and they will establish a strong relationship with Russia, including the relationship with Wagner's mercenary forces that are supported by the Kremlin.

President Putin has condoled with Colonel Goïta about the terrorist attack in the northeast of Mali which caused the death of more than 100 people.

The Kremlin issued a statement stating that the two leaders discussed practical measures to improve cooperation between Russia and Mali in various fields, including trade, economy, humanitarian aid and the fight against it. terror.

In addition, Colonel Goïta expressed his gratitude to President Putin for the support that Russia gave to his country when the United Nations Security Council voted to lift the international sanctions against Mali.

Earlier in the Security Council session, Russia rejected the resolution to return the sanctions imposed on Mali and to extend the mandate of the experts on the abuses by the armed groups and the security forces. in Mali.