The official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia reacted to the opening of the defense mission of France in Moldova and the activation of its actions in the South Caucasus.

Mali announced in July that it was severing diplomatic ties with Ukraine, citing high-ranking Ukrainian officials as instrumental in the heavy defeat of government forces in a battle with the militants.

Niger has announced that it is severing diplomatic relations with Ukraine, accusing Kiev of supporting terrorist groups. Earlier, the government of Mali announced the same decision.

Turkish delegation headed by Ambassador of Turkey in Bamako Efe Ceylan met with Chief of General Staff of Mali General Omar Diarra. At the meeting, the Turkish military delegation confirmed its readiness to continue providing military assistance to the government of Mali in the fight against terrorist groups.