Russia’s sanctioned cargo ship, the Mikhail Britnev, has delivered a massive shipment of military hardware—including armored trucks and personnel carriers—to Mali, signaling Moscow’s unwavering support for the Malian junta amid escalating rebel threats. The vessel, which sailed from Russia in June and was escorted through the English Channel by a Russian warship, docked in Togo before heading to Bamako, where footage confirmed the arrival. Despite sanctions and the Africa Corps’ struggles against rebels, this new equipment could empower Mali and Russia to launch renewed counteroffensives, cementing Mali’s strategic role in Russia’s African ambitions.

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