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Niger Coup: Shifting Sentiments towards Russia Amid Anti-French Protests

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Summary: Coup supporters in Niger have shifted from anti-French sentiment to pro- Russia messaging, reflecting a desire for enhanced counterterrorism efforts. Symbolic gestures, including targeting the French embassy and displaying Russia n flags, highlight growing public preference for Russia n influence. Niger's security concerns , arising from the presence of multiple terrorist groups, contribute to the appeal of foreign assistance, including Russia n involvement. Historical resentment towards French colonialism and perceived economic disparities fuel anti-French sentiment in Niger. Support for the junta is divided betwe...

UK Defence Officials Accidentally Send Emails to Mali, Putin's Close Ally

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Summary: UK defense officials mistakenly sent classified emails to Mali , which has close ties with Russia and President Putin . The typing error was caused by confusion between the domain names dot mill and dot ML. Sensitive information, including details about hypersonic missile research , was disclosed in the emails. Mali 's alignment with Russia and distancing from the West raises concerns about the security of classified information. In Ukraine , Kyiv's counter-offensive faces challenges due to formidable Russia n defenses, including minefields . ...

British Defence Emails End Up in Russian Ally's Hands

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Summary: British Ministry of Defence (M.O.D) officials mistakenly sent emails meant for the Pentagon to Mali , a Russian ally . The error was due to confusion between the domain names 'dot mill' for Pentagon and 'dot ml' for Mali . A Dutch internet entrepreneur managing Mali 's domain name discovered the misdirected emails. Among the emails were sensitive details about British and American personnel working on hypersonic missiles . The M.O.D is investigating the extent of potential security breaches. With the contract end ing, concerns arise about the possible misuse of the misdirected emails. ...