Russia says Ukraine opening 'second front' in Africa

Russia on Wednesday said Ukraine was opening a "second front" in Africa after Mali accused Kyiv of aiding an attack by separatist rebels last month and broke off diplomatic relations.

Ukraine "has opened a second front in Africa and is pandering to terrorist groups in countries on the continent friendly to Moscow," Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told the RIA Novosti news agency.

AFP