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Togo secretly takes delivery of three Russian Mi-35 helicopters

The Togolese general staff took delivery of three Russian Mi-35 combat helicopters in early November to help it combat the armed groups threatening the country. The contract seals the military-diplomatic rapprochement begun between Togo and Russia last year. [...]

Published on 13/12/2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Togo
Togo secretly takes delivery of three Russian Mi-35 helicopters

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Military helicopter crashes in northern Togo

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Lomé's delicate bid for military and diplomatic balance between Moscow and the West

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Cotonou looks to both Paris and Moscow for army helicopters

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Togolese foreign minister Dussey due in Moscow

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South African customs to investigate Russian arms deliveries

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Moscow at the ready to equip Togolese army