Russia helped foil coup in Niger — Official

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Russia helped foil coup in Niger — Official

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The Russian ambassador to Niger stated that Russia assisted the Nigerien government in foiling a coup attempt between August 28-29 after the government requested help. This intervention highlights Russia's growing influence in African political affairs.

In a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaïev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government requested its assistance in quelling the mutiny which lasted for hours between 28 and 29 August. The post Russia helped foil coup in Niger — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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