Ukraine rejects Mali breaking diplomatic relations
Published: 03:08 PM,Aug 05,2024 | EDITED : 07:08 PM,Aug 05,2024
The national flag of Ukraine flies over the town of Kramatorsk
KYIV: Kyiv on Monday criticised Mali's move to break off diplomatic relations with Ukraine in a row over alleged Ukrainian support to separatist rebels in the African country, an ally of Russia.
Mali has accused Kyiv of supplying intelligence to rebel troops who then reportedly used it to kill dozens of mercenaries from Russia's Wagner paramilitary group and Malian soldiers in a battle last month. Mali said it was breaking diplomatic ties with Kyiv with 'immediate effect'. Ukraine's foreign ministry said on Monday that the decision was 'short-sighted and hasty' in a statement that criticised Russia's military presence in Africa. — AFP
Mali has accused Kyiv of supplying intelligence to rebel troops who then reportedly used it to kill dozens of mercenaries from Russia's Wagner paramilitary group and Malian soldiers in a battle last month. Mali said it was breaking diplomatic ties with Kyiv with 'immediate effect'. Ukraine's foreign ministry said on Monday that the decision was 'short-sighted and hasty' in a statement that criticised Russia's military presence in Africa. — AFP