Russia's Putin holds phone call with Malian president -Ifax cites Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday held a phone call with the interim leader of Mali and discussed topics including anti-terrorism efforts, Interfax reported citing the Kremlin.

Mali and Russia have developed a close relationship in recent years with the Wagner Group mercenary force deployed in the country.

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