Niger and Russia
Niger scores 85/100 toward Russia (explicit support, alliance), while Russia scores 80/100 back.
Niger toward Russia
Niger's junta explicitly credits Russian paramilitaries with saving their regime during a failed coup, demonstrating deep military dependence and political reliance on Russia for security guarantees.
Russia toward Niger
Russia's Africa Corps actively intervened to suppress the mutiny and protect the ruling junta, indicating a committed strategic partnership and active defense of the client state's government.
Recent coverage
- As capital goes back to normal, Niger downplays soldiers' mutiny France 24, 2026-09-01
- Niger coup attempt: 'Russians saved the day' analyst tells RFI RFI Africa, 2026-08-31
- The Niamey mutiny rocks Niger’s junta and intensifies the military rivalry between Russia and Algeria in the Sahel - atalayar.com Google News: Algeria + Niger, 2026-08-31
- Niger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test Al Jazeera, 2026-08-31
- Niger junta puts down mutiny with help from Russia's Africa Corps France 24, 2026-08-30
- Niamey back to normal after soldier mutiny RFI Africa, 2026-08-30
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks at Russia-AES ministerial meeting, Niamey, July 8, 2026 - mid.ru Google News: Niger + Russia, 2026-07-08
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks at Russia-AES ministerial meeting, Niamey, July 8, 2026 - Министерство иностранных дел Российской Федерации Google News: Niger, 2026-07-08
- When Moscow Leaves Niamey In The Lurch: Russia's Hollow Promises And Niger's Uranium Trap - Modern Ghana Google News: Niger + Russia, 2026-06-03