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Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says

Russian military personnel have arrived at a military base in Niger, where U.S. Troops are stationed, amid rising tensions between Moscow and Washington.
The arrival of Russian troops in Niger's capital, Niamey, follows a demand from the ruling military junta for the U.S. To withdraw its 1,000 military personnel from the country.
The situation in Niger escalates as Russian and U.S. Troops are in proximity, coinciding with heightened tensions between the two countries due to the conflict in Ukraine.

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BBC News

Russian troops sent to a Nigerian air base where American soldiers are stationed.

Russia allegedly uses one wing of the main airport in Niger, but does not have contact with American troops.

15 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Russian troops enter airbase in Niger where US soldiers are stationed

Proximity of the two countries’ forces follows request by junta ruling west African nation for the US to pull its troops outRussian military personnel have entered an airbase in Niger that is hosting American troops, after a decision by Niger’s junta to expel US forces from the country.The military officers ruling the west African nation have told the US to withdraw its nearly 1,000 military personnel from the country, which until a coup last ye…

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Russian troops enter base housing U.S. military in Niger, U.S. official says

Russian military enters Niger air base hosting U.S. troops, raising concerns about proximity and future of American presence

15 days ago·India

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The Independent

Russian trainers move to Niger airbase where small number of US troops remain

A U.S. official says Russia has moved some troops onto an airbase in Niger where a small number of U.S. forces remain after most American troops left the base in the nation’s capital

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says

Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting U.S. troops, a senior U.S. defense told Reuters, a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel U.S. forces from the country.

15 days ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Russian Troops Enter Air Base Housing US Military In Niger: US Official

Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting U.S. troops, a senior U.S. defence official told Reuters, a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel U.S. forces. The military officers ruling the West African nation have told the U.S. to withdraw its nearly 1,000 military personnel from the country, which until a coup last year had been a key partner for Washington's fight against insurgents who have kil…

15 days ago·New Delhi, India

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