Russia on Friday hailed the release of Mali's interim leaders by the military as a "step in the right direction" and called for dialogue between all political players.
The release of President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane is a "step in the right direction" that helps reduce tensions, the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement. "We are calling for constructive dialogue between all political forces in Mali for the sake of unity and stability in the country," it added.
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