Russian troops deploy to Timbuktu in Mali after French withdrawal • FRANCE 24 English

#Russian soldiers have deployed to the city of #Timbuktu in northern #Mali to train Malian forces at a base vacated by French troops last month, Mali's army spokesperson said on Thursday. Andrew Lebovich. Andrew Lebovich, a Sahel specialist at the European Council on Foreign Relations, talks to FRANCE 24. 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on Twitter: https://f24.my/TWen Discover the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen