The leaders of Niger's ruling military junta have declined a high-level diplomatic visit, citing concerns over the safety of the visiting delegates.

Originally, representatives from the regional organization Ecowas, the African Union, and the United Nations were scheduled to arrive today.

However, the leaders of the coup conveyed to Ecowas that the imposition of sanctions and the looming prospect of invasion by the bloc had led to public discontent. As a result, they explained that the delegation could not be received in a peaceful and secure manner.

Additionally, the coup leaders disclosed that both Niger's land and air borders were presently closed.

Reports emerging from the capital city, Niamey, indicate that despite the fact that the ousted President, Mohamed Bazoum, was democratically elected, numerous individuals view the coup as a positive development.

Amid these events, Washington has issued a warning about the potential involvement of Russian Wagner mercenaries exploiting the situation resulting from Niger's coup.