2/2 security cooperation w/ Russia over the US. This wasn't a populous decision to drum up support for their regime--those who support getting rid of foreign troops are also likely to be critical of collaboration with Russia--but a decision reflecting how they want to manage the ongoing insecurity.

mainly about military leaders protecting their sources of revenue from defense contracts and avoiding an anti-corruption campaign by Bazoum. 🧐

Supporters of CNSP justify this move by saying that this will help speed up the urgent procurement of arms. 🤨 There are speculations that this is to allow the CNSP to sign contracts with Russia's Africa Corps but it also adds fuel to the conspiracy fire that the coup was....