Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations proposal to extend sanctions on military-run Mali, which has become a close partner of Russia’s Wagner mercenaries, APA reports citing AFP.
“Despite the fact that we repeatedly urged a constructive approach and a sensible compromise, the texts did not in any way take into consideration the concerns of the Malian side or the Russian Federation’s position,” Moscow’s envoy Vassily Nebenzia said after casting the veto.