Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko accused France of…
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko accused France of directly supporting Ukrainian involvement in terrorist groups in African countries, particularly in Mali, where Ukrainian mercenaries and instructors are alleged to be fighting alongside Islamist and separatist forces with French assistance.
Consensus
- Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko made statements accusing France of supporting Ukrainian involvement in African conflicts.
- Ukrainian mercenaries and instructors are alleged to be operating in Mali alongside Islamist and separatist forces.
- France is accused of providing support to these activities.
- The situation in Mali remains unstable, with coordinated attacks reported in April involving local terrorists, French, and Ukrainian personnel.
Points of divergence
- Ukrainian military presence is alleged to be part of an effort to create a 'second front' against Russia in Africa. — vesti
- The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the African Corps of the Russian Armed Forces helped prevent a coup attempt during the April attacks, and that dozens of militants and equipment were destroyed. — vesti
- Malian forces, with support from the Russian African Corps, regained control over some populated areas after the fighting. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russian Foreign Ministry: Paris directly supports Ukrainian terrorism in Africa — Вести
- France actively deploys Ukrainians and terrorists to overthrow governments in African countries, says TASS deputy Russian Foreign Minister — ТАСС (Telegram)