Putin meets Mali's Goita on Russia-Africa Summit sidelines, deepening Sahel ties

Putin and Mali's interim president Goita met in the Kremlin, with Russian officials including Novak and Oreshkin present. The meeting signals continued Russian engagement in Mali and the Sahel, likely covering security, economic, and agricultural cooperation. This follows Russia's expanding influence in the region amid French withdrawal and ongoing instability.

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