Tension Heightens As US, Russian Soldiers Meet In Niger
American military personnel in Niger have declared a “heightened state of readiness” due to the presence of Russian specialists at the same base, a source in the security forces of Niger said.
The Russians are stationed at the 101st Airbase alongside the Americans.
Also serving there are about 150 Italian military personnel and around 100 Germans.
According to the source, the Germans and Italians are behaving calmly, while the Americans are “constantly wearing helmets and body armor and are extremely nervous.”
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