MALIAN ARMY WITHDRAWS FROM KEY TESSALIT MILITARY CAMP. (PHOTO).

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 Malian army withdraws from key Tessalit military camp: sources Mali’s army and its Russian mercenary allies have surrendered Camp Tessalit, a strategic military post in the north, multiple sources told the AFP news agency on Friday. An official from the Tuareg-led separatist group claimed soldiers and mercenaries at the camp had "surrendered", following a fierce fight over the weekend. Simultaneous attacks in Mali by militants linked to Al Qaeda and separatist Tuareg rebels on April 25 showed how fighters ​from different groups with different goals were able to strike at the heart of the West African country's military government. Gunfire and explosions were reported in the capital Bamako and around a large military base outside the capital, as well as Gao and central areas, as gunfire continuing in the northern city of Kidal. Defence minister Sadio Camara was killed at his residence in Kati, a garrison town near the capital, Bamako, following the fierce weekend fighting...

SLOVAK PRIME MINISTER ROBERT FICO'S MOSCOW VISIT: ENERGY CONCERNS AND SHIFTING EUROPEAN ALLIANCES. (PHOTO).

 


"Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's Moscow Visit: Energy Concerns and Shifting European Alliances"


Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico made a surprise visit to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking a rare encounter between a Western leader and the Russian leader since the Ukraine war began. Fico, a critic of the European Union's stance on Ukraine, emphasized the discussion about Slovakia's reliance on Russian gas and the upcoming expiration of a key energy deal with Gazprom. He also addressed the broader military situation in Ukraine, suggesting the possibility of a peaceful resolution. Fico noted that he informed EU officials about his trip and the nature of the talks beforehand, positioning the visit as a response to Ukrainian resistance to Russian gas transit through its territory.


Fico’s return to the political stage has brought a shift in Slovakia’s foreign policy, with his government ending military support to Ukraine in October 2023. Despite his more pro-Russia stance, Fico has maintained that Slovakia remains a "good, friendly neighbour" to Ukraine, even while seeking to balance energy security concerns. His meeting with Putin coincided with a security summit in Europe, where leaders from Italy, Sweden, Greece, and Finland warned of Russia’s ongoing threat to the EU and called for stronger defense and continued support for Ukraine.

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