# How Togo became a new entry point for Russian weapons sent to Mali

https://mins.news/en/item/12907

- France 24, 2026-08-04 15:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260804-togo-entry-point-weapons-russia-mali

> The Russian vessel Mikhail Britnev, which is under US sanctions, unloaded military vehicles at Togo’s Port of Lomé on July 9. The shipment was carried out as part of Moscow’s support for Mali’s government. Togo had not previously served as a stop for a Russian weapons delivery to Mali. The port call therefore marks a new route in Russia’s military support for Bamako.

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