Russian military trainers have arrived in Niger to strengthen the country's air defenses as it seeks help from Russia in its fight against Islamic insurgents. This move marks a shift away from close cooperation with the U.S. in counterterrorism efforts.
DAKAR, Senegal — Russia n military trainers arrived this week in Niger to reinforce the country’s air defenses as the west African nation pulls away from close cooperation with the U.S. in counterterrorism efforts, turning instead to Russia for help as it fights Islamic insurgents. State television in Niger on Thursday broadcast footage of Russia n military trainers arriving in the country aboard a plane equipped with military supplies.
We are here to train the Nigerian army to use the military equipment that is here,' one of the Russian trainers said in the broadcast, speaking in French. 'We are here to develop military cooperation between Russia and Niger.' Niger’s ruling military council, known as the CNSP, has yet to order American troops out, U.S. officials have said. But the arrival of Russian forces makes it complicated for the U.S.
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