"Russian Military Presence in Niger Grows Amid U.S. Relations Strain"
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Russia has delivered military equipment and 100 military instructors to Niger, signaling a return to Africa and deepening Western concerns about its expanding influence in the region. Niger's junta, which seized power in a coup last year, has been strengthening military ties with Russia while turning away from the US and France. Russia's support for Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso is seen as a strategic move to outpace the US in Africa, with concerns that the Russian presence may hinder the swift return to democracy in these countries.
- Russian weapons and trainers arrive in Niger weeks after US military agreement ends CNN
- Russian troops arrive in Niger as military agreement begins BBC.com
- Russian soldiers arrive in Niger as relationship with U.S. deteriorates The Washington Post
- Russia sends military trainers, air defence system to Niger: State media Al Jazeera English
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