Mali’s transitional leader, General Assimi Goïta, held high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on June 23, 2025. The meeting marked a new phase in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations.

Several cooperation agreements were signed, spanning defense, energy, and economic development. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to boosting diplomatic collaboration and supporting each other within international institutions.

The visit underscores Mali’s continued pivot towards strategic alliances that promise broader international backing amid ongoing domestic and regional challenges.