PMC 'Wagner' announced withdrawal from African country - media.

The private military company 'Wagner' announced the completion of its mission in the African country of Mali and its return 'home'. This information was published by the Telegram channel 'Wagner Unloading', reports 'Glavkom' citing Russian media.

In the statement, PMC 'Wagner' noted that they 'destroyed thousands of militants and their commanders who terrorized the peaceful population' in Mali. The mercenaries also stated that they 'helped local patriots create a strong and disciplined army that can defend their land.'

In April 2025, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Sergey Lavrov, during a meeting with his colleague from Mali, expressed Russia's readiness to enhance the country's combat capability and train local military and law enforcement. The training process, as well as who will be responsible for it, has not been specified by PMC 'Wagner'.

After completing the mission in Mali, the 'Wagner' company announced its return home. The mercenaries claim that their actions contributed to the elimination of militants and helped to create a strong army for the defense of the country.

A Ukrainian journalist lively reports on the completion of the private military company's mission 'Wagner' in Mali. The mercenaries announced their successful elimination of militants and assistance in forming a local army, after which they returned home. Russia's promises regarding support in enhancing Mali's combat capability remained without specific details.