Mon 05 August 2024:
Mali announced on Sunday that it is cutting off diplomatic relations with Ukraine after Ukrainian involvement in a recent deadly terrorist attack in the West African country was admitted. Government spokesman Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga expressed shock over the statements made by Andriy Yusov, spokesperson for Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, acknowledging Ukraine’s role in the attack that resulted in significant casualties and damage.
DOZENS OF SOLDIERS, WAGNER MERCENARIES KILLED IN FIGHTING, MALI REBELS SAYS
Incident Details
The attack in Tinzaouaten led to a high death toll among Malian defense and security forces. The Wagner Group, supporting the Malian army, confirmed Russian casualties, including a commander, following intense clashes.
🚨Mali’de yerel Azawad güçlerinin pususu sonucu onlarca Rus Wagner askeri öldürüldü.
💢Wagner güçlerinden helikopter dahil birçok ganimet de ele geçirildi. pic.twitter.com/w4sBgKQLBN
— Clash Report TR (@ClashReporttr) July 27, 2024
Yurii Pyvovarov, Ukraine’s ambassador to Senegal, further inflamed the situation by openly supporting international terrorism, particularly in Mali, according to Maiga. The Malian government condemned the statements as acts of terrorism and an endorsement of such activities.
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Immediate Diplomatic Actions
In response, Mali decided to break off diplomatic relations with Ukraine immediately. The government plans to refer the matter to judicial authorities and take measures to prevent any further destabilization from Ukrainian embassies in the region, warning international bodies and states supporting Ukraine of its alleged backing of terrorism.
Mali views support for Ukraine as support for international terrorism and considers this part of a larger pattern of actors who actively support and use terrorist groups in the region. The government intends to formally alert regional and international bodies about Ukraine’s stance.
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