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Russian Diplomat Accuses France and Ukraine of Supporting Terrorists in Africa
Russian diplomat Anatoly Bashkin accused French and Ukrainian specialists of participating in the use of combat means in Africa. He claimed France provided intelligence crucial to a large-scale attack in Mali on April 25. The accusations were made during discussions about the upcoming Russia-Africa summit.
Anatoly Bashkin, a Russian diplomat, accused French and Ukrainian specialists of actively participating in the use of combat means in Africa. He stated that France provided intelligence to terrorists in Africa, which was essential for organizing a large-scale attack in Mali on April 25. The diplomat emphasized that without logistical support, such an attack would have been extremely difficult to execute.
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StateTASSJul 20, 05:14 PM
Senior Russian diplomat discusses preparations for Russia-Africa summit with ambassadorsThe diplomats discussed a wide range of issues regarding the participation of official delegations from African countries in the upcoming summit
StateTASSJul 20, 03:51 PM
France passes intelligence to terrorists in Africa — Russian Foreign MinistryDiplomat Anatoly Bashkin explained that without logistical support, it would have been very difficult to organize a large-scale attack in Mali on April 25
StateTASSJul 20, 02:37 PM
Specialists from Ukraine, France take part in terror planning in Africa — Russian diplomatAnatoly Bashkin said that French and Ukrainian specialists are taking an active part in the use of means of combat