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Russia, Nigeria Discuss Ongoing and Prospective Military Collaboration: MoD

Russia, Nigeria Discuss Ongoing and Prospective Military Collaboration: MoD

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Russia, Nigeria Discuss Ongoing and Prospective Military Collaboration: MoD Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov held a meeting with the Chief of the... 18.09.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Russia, Nigeria Discuss Ongoing and Prospective Military Collaboration: MoD Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov held a meeting with the Chief of the Defense Staff of Nigeria, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, in Moscow on Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. Key outcomes from the Russia-Nigeria defense meeting:🟠Belousov congratulated the Nigerian delegation on the upcoming 65th Independence Day.🟠Russia acknowledged Nigeria's observation of the "Zapad-2025" strategic exercise.🟠Belousov commended Nigerian troops for their efforts against terrorism.🟠Belousov sent well wishes to Nigerian Defense Minister Mohammed Abubakar.🟠General Musa thanked Russia for the meeting and the "Zapad-2025" exercise.🟠Musa highlighted the exercise's significance for Nigeria's military modernization, including the use of modern combat techniques and drones.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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