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flag Russia sent weapons and 40 troops to Madagascar’s junta after its 2023 coup, deepening military ties.

flag Russia has delivered weapons and deployed military personnel to Madagascar’s military junta, according to the National Assembly speaker, following a coup in October 2023. flag A Russian plane arrived at Ivato Airport near Antananarivo with 40 troops and 43 crates of arms, including assault rifles, sniper rifles, and anti-tank systems, transferred to the Presidential Guard. flag The shipment, described as lawful interstate cooperation, marks Russia’s third arms delivery to Madagascar in three years. flag The Russian delegation met with coup leader President Michael Randrianirina, discussing training and expanded military ties. flag Randrianirina also made a secret trip to Dubai. flag The move reflects Russia’s broader push to expand influence across Africa amid growing geopolitical competition.

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