CONFLICT● ELEVATEDAug 31 · Aug 31, 2026, 9:22 AM

Russia helped foil coup in Niger — Official

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In a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaïev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government requested its assistance in quelling the mutiny which lasted for hours between 28 and 29 August. The post Russia helped foil coup in Niger — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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