Event Brief
Russia ambassador says it helped foil Niger coup
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 01, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Summary: 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.
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