Supporters of Mali's military rulers are calling for help from Russia after France suspended joint operations with the army.
They say it is time for a new partner on the battlefield to combat the persistent threat from armed groups in the Sahel.
Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque reports from the capital Bamako.

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