Assimi Goita has described cooperation with Moscow as free from “manipulation” and “demagoguery” Transitional Malian President Assimi Goita has praised Russian President Vladimir Putin for his honesty and practical approach to international relations, calling him a sincere statesman. Goita made the comments after meeting with Putin during an official visit to Russia last week, as reported by Malian outlet L’Essor on Monday. The Kremlin meeting concluded with the signing of several agreements,