Talks for Russian withdrawal in central Mali

Negotiations have begun between Russia's Africa Corps and the FLA for a safe withdrawal corridor for Russian forces from a base near Ber in central Mali.

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Location

Ber, Timbuktu region, Mali

Updated

Monday, 27 April 2026 at 14:46 UTC

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Negotiations have commenced between Russia's Africa Corps and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) regarding a safe withdrawal corridor for Russian forces from the Ber area in the Timbuktu region of central Mali. The talks concern the pullout of Russian troops stationed at a Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) base near the town. This development follows a pattern of withdrawals and negotiations as Russian forces reposition in the face of pressure from rebel and jihadist alliances. The specific coordinates for the base in question are 16.8289577, -2.5336609.

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1d ago@officialrnintel

The message provides the specific coordinates (16.8289577, -2.5336609) for the FAMa base from which Russian forces are negotiating a withdrawal.

e/eineurope · topic · T-09227cycle Monday, 27 April 2026 at 14:46 UTC · first reported 1d ago