The Council of the European Union announced that the defense and foreign ministers of 27 EU countries will hold informal meetings, called Gymnich. It was stated that the main topics of the meetings to be held in Toledo, Spain on 30 and 31 August, will be the situation in Niger after the conflict in Ukraine and the military insurgency. TASS.
The defense and foreign ministers are expected to discuss all issues related to Ukraine, including peace talks. Ministers will also discuss post-riot Niger strategy and review the community’s policy regarding the Sahel.
Former European Union Foreign Affairs Spokesman Peter Stano declarationIt is stated that the EU is opposed to the idea of a three-year transition period by the military authorities in Niger because it is driven by the position of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to resolve the situation in this African state.
Prior to that, the head of EU foreign affairs, Josep Borrell criticized Those who advocate peace in Ukraine and the cessation of arms supplies to Kiev.
Former leader of the rebels guess Mass bloodshed in Niger due to foreign intervention.