Russia-backed Mali is embroiled in a conflict with neighboring Algeria, which the Malian government has accused of supporting terrorist activities. The accusations relate to Algerian support for the Tuareg national movement, which has launched an armed uprising against the Malian government. The crisis has strained relations between Algeria and Russia, traditionally considered allies in the region, the Voice of the Arabs Telegram channel reported.

Algeria has expressed dissatisfaction with Russia's activity on the border with Mali, claiming that Russian actions against the Tuaregs were not coordinated with the Algerian authorities. The issue concerns the fighting that is taking place in the border area, which is causing Algeria to fear a possible influx of refugees. The Algerian leadership fears that destabilization of the region will lead to a mass migration of residents into the country, which could undermine plans for socio-economic development.

Algeria and Russia have traditionally maintained close political and economic ties, but the current situation calls into question the future prospects of cooperation. Algeria believes that Moscow does not take its interests into account enough when making decisions regarding operations in the Sahel region.