Viktor Voropaev, Russia’s ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government requested Russian assistance to help quelling a mutiny that lasted for hours between 28 and 29 August. He said the intervention helped foil the coup attempt.
WHO:Viktor Voropaev, Russian ambassador to Niger
WHAT:Voropaev said Russia helped the Nigerien government quelling a mutiny/coup attempt that lasted for hours between 28 and 29 August.
WHEN:Aug 28, 2026
WHERE:Niger
WHY:The Nigerien government requested Russian assistance to help quelling the mutiny.
