Event Brief
Russia and AES pledge to strengthen military cooperation
Filed: Jul 09, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Summary: Russia and Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso’s AES pledged to deepen military cooperation after talks in Niamey.
WHO: Russia and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso
WHAT: Pledged to strengthen military cooperation in a joint statement issued after talks in Niamey
WHEN: Jul 09, 2026 at 6:22 AM ET
WHERE: Niger
WHY: Jihadist insurgents gaining ground in the region
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