Large-scale attacks targeting Mali’s military government pose a serious threat to Russian strategic and economic interests.

Russian backing for the ruling junta has not stopped rebel fighters striking significant blows in recent days

The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.

Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

Large-scale attacks targeting Mali’s military government pose a serious threat to Russian strategic and economic interests.