A senior Russian diplomat has accused Ukraine of expanding its confrontation with Moscow into Africa. According to Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko, Kiev has sent military personnel to several African countries as part of an effort to create what he described as a “second front” against Russia.
Borisenko also alleged that Ukraine is supporting militants and taking action against Russian interests in Mali, Libya, and Sudan. The remarks, reported by Russian media, present Africa as another arena in the wider struggle between Russia and Ukraine.
The claims add to growing attention on foreign influence and security competition across parts of Africa, where outside powers have pursued military, political, and economic ties. In this account, Moscow is portraying Ukrainian activity on the continent as a direct challenge to Russian positions and partnerships.
Based on the available report, no independent evidence was provided in the snippet to support the allegations, and no Ukrainian response was included. Even so, the statement underscores how the Russia-Ukraine conflict is increasingly being framed by officials as extending beyond Europe into other regions.
