Mali junta sacks Prime Minister Maiga and his government / Mali government controls almost entire country thanks to Russian help -- Air Force / Mali's spat with Kyiv: Is the Russia-Ukraine war spilling over into Africa? / Mali national dialogue recommends extending junta rule for several more years / Mali's widening crackdown on politics and media / Mali's ruling junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in the country / Western political pressure on Mali unacceptable -- Russian delegation to UNHRC / Putin, Mali's leader discussing steps to strengthen ties -- Kremlin / Mali's government will probe Tuareg rebel leaders as crucial 2015 peace deal appears to crumble