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Russian forces sharing base with US troops in Niger
The Russians are said to be sharing a wing of Niger's main airport, but not mingling with US troops.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Russian military personnel on Niger base where some U.S. troops remain
Before a coup in Niger in July 2023 led to the demand that American troops leave the country, the U.S. used two Niger airbases to fly drones on counterterrorism missions in the Sahel region of Africa.CBS News - Politics - Russia -
Russian troops staying at base housing US forces in Niger
Russian military personnel have been staying at an air base in Niger that also hosts U.S. troops and equipment, a U.S. official confirmed to The Hill Thursday. The news comes as roughly 1,000 American service members are expected to withdraw from ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Lithuania hits out at Russia ‘disinformation’ over spy claims
Russia had said that a Ukrainian agent had entered country from Lithuania with the aim of targeting a fuel facility. Ukraine’s president and foreign minister has pressed British foreign secretary David Cameron to accelerate the delivery of ...The Guardian - World - Russia -
US confirms Russian forces deployed to same Niger airbase as American troops
Russians in separate compound and do not have access to US forces or equipment, says defence secretary. Ukraine war – live updatesThe US secretary of defence, Lloyd Austin, has confirmed Russian security forces have been deployed to the same ...The Guardian - World - Russia
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