Soldiers in the capital of Mali, Bamako. File photoMOSCOW, Aug 15Moscow is concerned about the ongoing terrorist attacks in Mali against the authorities and citizens of the country, and will continue to provide legal authorities with assistance in the fight against militants, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday. «Moscow is of serious concern ongoing terrorist attacks against the authorities, military, police and civilians in Mali, the latest of which took place in early August along the three borders between Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, according to official figures, claimed the lives of 42 Malian soldiers. three days of mourning was declared in Mali. We express our deepest condolences to the Malian leadership, families and friends of the victims,» a comment on the department's website reads. /636fa8aab505af0f2d29ffedf0027319.jpg» />Putin and the head of Mali discussed cooperation in foreign policyThe Malian authorities noted the coordination of terrorist attacks and their serious under cooking, which, in their opinion, is impossible without external participation, was indicated by the Russian Foreign Ministry. «Unbiased observers also noted that after the withdrawal of the French military who participated in the Barkhan operation and the Europeans from the Takuba operation from the territory of Mali, there there was an increase in terrorist activity. Moreover, elements of coherence are visible in this activity,» the department noted. «In turn, we will continue to provide the legitimate authorities of Mali with multifaceted assistance in the fight against terrorists of all stripes, who have been hindering normal life in this African country for a long time, with which Russia have traditionally friendly relations,» the ministry said.
