Reuters published on 31 July 2023 an article titled "Kremlin Expresses Concern over Niger after Wagner Chief Celebrates Coup" by Felix Light.
A Kremlin spokesperson expressed concern and called for the speedy restoration of the rule of law following the military coup in Niger. The head of Russia's Wagner Group, Yevgeniy Prigozhin, had earlier welcomed the coup and offered the services of his organization to the coup makers.