The President of Russia, President Vladimir Putin, has said his government is closely monitoring developments in Niger Republic following the ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum by the military currently headed by General Omar Tchiani.

The Russian government’s position on Wednesday comes two days after several Nigeriens marched out in Niamey to express solidarity with the coup plotters.

The irate crowd attacked a French Embassy building on Sunday while some were seen waving Russian flags.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) chaired by President Bola Tinubu, which condemned the military coup, had on Sunday threatened to use force against the soldiers that toppled the government of Mohamed if they don’t restore democracy within seven days.

But the military regime has remained adamant, warning against any foreign intervention on Niger’s territory.

It is apparently a tense situation in the country and among its neighbors in West Africa as evacuation plans by several countries have already begun while a no-fly zone has been imposed by ECOWAS.

Amid the development, Russia’s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, held a press briefing on current foreign policy issues on Wednesday.

Regarding Niger, she urged relevant stakeholders not to allow current developments to further deteriorate.

“We continue to closely follow the developments in Niger. It is very important not to allow the situation in the country to deteriorate further.

“We hope that the people of Niger will be able to successfully overcome this difficult period in their history,” she said.

At the moment, Russia seems to be having a good time bilaterally with African countries, especially with its Africa-Russia summit attended by over 42 African heads of state or political representatives, including Nigeria’s vice president, Kashim Shettima.

Describing African countries who attended the summit as “friends”, Zakharova said Russia believes Africa is committed “to jointly build a new, more just multipolar world order, based on the sovereign equality of nations and mutually beneficial cooperation.”

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001Lagos:
And Tinubu wants to invade Niger

Una wan start wetin una no fit finish

So it's that cock and shoot gun Nigeria wan take fight Russia backed Niger republic?

I laugh 😂😂😂

fuckingAyaya:
person wey still dey sleep for meeting na him wan invade Niger 😤

citygarden:
Ecowas need to trend carefully, not to being used by the west. We should learn from Ukraine. Even most Africa countries don't want to do anything with the west. Is only Africa leaders because of their selfish interest

Biodun556:
. I believe Russia will step back if west Africa take military action because Russia may not want unnecessary proliferation of her weapons just like what happened in Libya to NATO weapons

RenaissanceGuy:
Since Russia is currently on an overdrive to court Africa countries' friendship, it'll most likely support whatever ECOWAS does, especially as Nigeria is involved.

Biodun556:
. I believe Russia will step back if west Africa take military action because Russia may not want unnecessary proliferation of her weapons just like what happened in Libya to NATO weapons

Biodun556:
. I believe Russia will step back if west Africa take military action because Russia may not want unnecessary proliferation of her weapons just like what happened in Libya to NATO weapons

favor914:
Selfish interest indeed, but if you are offered visa to the west, na one hand you go japa?

Christistruth03:
Putin Business is in Russia not Niger

He can watch all he wants as long as he doesn't get involved

001Lagos:
what can you possibly do if he gets involved ?

😂 😆 😂 😆 😂

citygarden:
Ecowas need to trend carefully, not to being used by the west. We should learn from Ukraine. Even most Africa countries don't want to do anything with the west. Is only Africa leaders because of their selfish interest