Niger and Mali sever diplomatic ties with Ukraine over alleged support for militants in Mali.

Niger and Mali cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine after accusations that Ukraine supported militants responsible for the death of dozens of Malian soldiers and Russian Wagner Group contractors in an attack last month. Both Niger and Mali cited comments by a Ukrainian military official who suggested Kyiv played a role in the clashes. Niger's government spokesman called the remarks "unacceptable," and the countries plan to request the UN Security Council to debate Ukraine's "aggression."

August 06, 2024
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