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MaliMalian Separatists Reportedly Receiving Training from Ukrainians
Reports indicate that Malian separatists are maintaining contact with Ukrainians and undergoing training with instructors sent by Kyiv, near the border with Mauritania.
Background
Mali has faced a long-running conflict involving various separatist and jihadist groups, particularly in its northern regions. Russia has increased its military and economic ties with Mali in recent years. Ukraine is currently engaged in a conflict with Russia.
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Malian Separatists Reportedly Receiving Training and Support from Ukraine
First report 9h agoLast update 7h agoSources report that Ukrainian forces are training and collaborating with Tuareg rebels in northern Mali, leading to accusations from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
Malian Separatists Reportedly Receiving Training from Ukrainians
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Ukraine accused of backing Tuareg separatists in Mali
First report 9h agoLast update 7h agoSources accuse Ukraine of having a definite presence in northern Mali, training and collaborating with Tuareg rebels and supplying weapons to separatist groups.
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