"The news release came after Russia said earlier in the day that it was seeking stability in the West African country, in which it has won significant influence since Goita's military government took power in a coup in 2021."
"The same day, the Russian Ministry of Defence issued a statement declaring that its paramilitary forces had helped prevent a coup during the attacks on Saturday, stopping rebel fighters from seizing key objects, including the presidential palace."
"In fierce battles with overwhelming enemy forces, the units of the Africa Corps inflicted irreparable losses on the enemy in personnel and hardware, forcing [them] to abandon [their] plans and preventing [them] from carrying out the coup d'etat."
Assimi Goita, Mali's military leader, made his first public appearance since recent rebel attacks that resulted in the death of a minister. He met with the Russian ambassador, emphasizing the regime's dependence on Russian mercenaries. The meeting occurred after Russia expressed its commitment to stability in Mali, where it has gained influence since Goita's coup in 2021. The Russian Ministry of Defence claimed its forces helped thwart a coup during the attacks, although Russian mercenaries had to withdraw from Kidal due to overwhelming enemy forces.
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