Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have urged the United Nations Security Council to take action against Ukraine, accusing it of supporting terrorist groups involved in a deadly July ambush against Malian and Russian troops. This call to action follows a statement by Andriy Yusov, a spokesperson for Ukraine's military intelligence agency, who claimed that Kyiv had provided information to Malian rebels that enabled them to carry out the attack.
The ambush, which took place in Tinzaouatène near the Algerian border, resulted in the deaths of numerous Russian mercenaries and Malian soldiers. The attack was claimed by the Cadre Stratégique pour la Défense du Peuple de l’Azawad (CSP-DPA), a coalition of rebel groups in northern Mali, and was later also claimed by the al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM).
In response to Yusov's statement, the governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger described Ukraine's actions as a clear and unequivocal support for terrorism, a violation of their sovereignty, and a breach of international law. They have called on the UN Security Council to take responsibility and impose appropriate measures against Ukraine for its alleged involvement in the attack.
Mali has already cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine, with Niger following suit. Ukraine has denied the allegations and expressed regret over the diplomatic fallout.
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