U.S. Spooked By Russian Mercenaries’ Presence In Niger; “Wagner Tried To Take Advantage…” | Details

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced concern about Russia’s Wagner group “possibly manifesting itself“ in parts of the Sahel region amid a coup in Niger. Blinken told the BBC that “Russia or Wagner may try to take advantage of the coup.“ He also called for the immediate release of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. Watch this video to know more. #us #niger #blinken #wagner #russia #influence #fear #unitedstates #antonyblinken #militarycoup #nigerjunta #ecowas #westafrica #mohamedbazoum Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.