Kremlin says Russian forces will stay in Mali 'to fight extremism'
MOSCOW, April 30 - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the country's military-led government battle insurgents following a surprise offensive by West Africa's al Qaeda affiliate and a Tuareg-dominated separatist group. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Kremlin says Russian forces will stay in Mali 'to fight extremism'Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA satellite image shows the area surrounding the home of late Mali's defense minister Sadio Camara, after coordinated attacks by West Africa's al Qaeda affiliate and a Tuareg-dominated separatist group, in Kati, Mali, April 26, 2026. VANTOR/Handout via REUTERS.Published Apr 30, 2026, 06:18 PMUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 06:33 PMListenMOSCOW, April 30 - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the country's military-led government battle insurgents following a surprise offensive by West Africa's al Qaeda affiliate and a Tuareg-dominated separatist group.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked by a reporter how…
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