'Separating Ukraine From Russia is Like Peeling Bark Off Tree,' Says Malian Official 👉 Western countries want to undermine Russia's territorial integrity, even at the cost of ruining their own economies, Vice President of Mali's Commission for Defence, Security and Civil Protection Fousseynou Ouattara told Sputnik Africa. 🔽 Additionally, bellicose western politicians politicians are certainly reaching the end of their popularity, Ouattara noted. "And perhaps in 5 or 10 years, I’m sure all this will be a bad memory and Russia will still be standing strong." ℹ️ The photo shows the Bogdan Khmelnytsky monument, which commemorates the 1654 Pereyaslav Rada that brought Russia and Ukraine together. Subscribe to @sputnik_africa 🔸 Sputnik Africa | X 🔸