Alliance of the West: Kyiv opens a 'second front' against Russia in the Sahel. Malian blogger Their only ambition today is to destroy and weaken Russia, Abdoulaye Diallo, president of the Malian Professional Network of Communicators, Bloggers and Activists, told Sputnik Africa. He was referring to recent Russian intelligence reports that Kiev is training terrorists in Mali, including drone and kamikaze operators. This proxy war seriously threatens the sovereignty and security of African countries, Diallo noted. However, the Sahel countries are determined to strengthen their partnership with Russia and "carry this struggle to the final victory," the spokesman added. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.