Mali's military leader Assimi Goita meets with Russia amid halt to reported coup plans
Mali's military leader Assimi Goita met with the Russian ambassador, following Russia's declaration that it has halted a planned coup in the country. This move comes as Goita emerges as a key player in Mali's political landscape.
Mali military leader Assimi Goita has met with the Russian ambassador following Russia's declaration that it has halted its support for a coup in the West African nation. The meeting was Goita's first public appearance since taking power in a coup in September 2020. Goita's office released photos of the encounter, which came as tensions between the military and civilian government continue to simmer. The development marks a significant shift in Mali's relations with Russia, with implications for the country's ongoing political crisis.
