The sanctioned Russian cargo ship "Mikhail Britnev" reportedly delivered a large number of military vehicles, including armoured personnel carriers and trucks, to Mali, according to BBC Verify. Satellite images and ship tracking data indicate the vessel, sanctioned by the US in 2024, travelled from Russia's Baltiysk port through the English Channel to Lomé, Togo, where the vehicles were then transported to Mali. Experts suggest this delivery signifies the Kremlin's increased support for Mali's ruling junta amidst a rebel offensive.