Revolution in Niger: protesters went out to the streets with Russian flags and posters in support of Putin (video)

Journalists say that some protesters wanted to go to the French Embassy building. In Paris, they had time to respond and urged not to harm people. In Niger near the French Embassy, ​​activists protested and brought with them flags of the Russian Federation. It is reported by Franceinfo on July 30. Thousands of people came to the French Embassy building, where there was a rally in support of military junta, which several days ago made a coup in the country.

The shots published from there can be seen that the crowd waved not only Niger's flags, but also the Russian Federation. There were also posters in support of the Kremlin head of Vladimir Putin. Some protesters wanted to go inside the building, and others managed to disrupt the sign "French Embassy in Niger" and replaced it with flags of the Russian Federation. The Palace has already responded to the actions of the protesters and condemned them, reported by local journalists with BFMTV.

"Anyone who attacks France, army, diplomats and French companies will see that France will respond immediately and decisively. The President of the Republic will not suffer any attack on France and its interests," the statement reads. It is noteworthy that as of the end of July there were from 500 to 600 citizens of France. The Associated Press, meanwhile, states that Wagner mercenaries have already intensified in the neighboring country - small.