Recently, Russia has been considering the possibility of seizing uranium assets in Niger, which belong to the French company.
This was reported, with reference to the report of the American Institute of War Study (ISW).
It is about Oran SA. Analysts believe that the Russian Federation can achieve this goal.
"Russia seeks to buy uranium assets in Niger, which are currently owned by the French state -owned ORANO SA company, and the" multi -sectoral cooperation "agreement, signed by Yevkurov and his Nigerian colleagues, can support these Russian efforts," the statement said.
Also, according to the report of the Institute of War Study (ISW), the Russian Federation increased its military presence in Niger. The US, in turn, intends to withdraw all their troops from the country.
"Russia has recently increased its military presence in Niger. The African Corps of the Ministry of Defense of Russia was launched in Niger in April 2023 and declared its intentions to replace American troops in northern Niger, and in May 2024 entered the base, where the US military was housed. September 2024, ”analysts say.
