According to Reuters, Russian troops entered Niger's air base where US troops are stationed.
According to the publication, this step followed by Niger's decision to expel US troops from the country.
Reuters writes that this incident puts US and Russian troops in the immediate vicinity at a time when military and diplomatic rivalry between countries is becoming more and more fierce due to conflict in Ukraine.
"The situation is not the best, but in the short term is governed," the American official said.
By the way, the United States and their allies were forced to withdraw troops from a number of African countries after the coups who brought to power a group seeking to distance themselves from Western governments. At the same time, the Russian Federation seeks to strengthen relations with African countries.
