Russia calls for rapid restoration of peace in Mali after sustaining casualties
Russia has emphasized the need for a swift restoration of peace in Mali following recent attacks by insurgents. The Kremlin stated that its paramilitary force, the Africa Corps, has been involved in supporting the military-led government. Reports indicate that the Africa Corps sustained casualties during the conflict, and the situation remains tense with the absence of Mali's president.
- ▪Russia calls for a quick return to peace and stability in Mali.
- ▪The Africa Corps, a paramilitary force, is assisting the military-led government against insurgents.
- ▪Casualties were reported among the Africa Corps after recent fighting in Kidal.
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Russia calls for rapid restoration of peace in Mali after sustaining casualtiesSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov in Moscow, Russia November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool/File PhotoPublished Apr 28, 2026, 06:28 PMUpdated Apr 28, 2026, 06:43 PMListenMOSCOW, April 28 - Russia said on Tuesday it was important to quickly restore peace and stability in Mali where its forces are helping the military-led government battle insurgents who launched a series of weekend attacks near the capital Bamako and across the country.Russian state media have said that Russia's Africa Corps, a paramilitary force that succeeded the former Wagner mercenary group, helped prevent a coup over the weekend and stopped the insurgents seizing key…
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