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Wagner gold mission collapses as Russian mercenaries fight local allies in Mali
Wagner fails catastrophically in Mali as 2,000 mercenaries fight local allies instead of jihadists, marking first major setback for Russian Africa strategy.
Ukraine-Moldova unique operation “Avengers” arrests three Russian Wagner mercenaries who helped to seize Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast
Joint Ukraine-Moldova operation arrests three Wagner veterans who fought at Bakhmut, with authorities investigating 85 more Moldovan mercenaries through Europol-supported cooperation.
UK intel: One year after Prigozhin’s death, Wagner Group reduced to just 5,000 members from 50,000
Many former leaders and personnel have transferred to other units, reducing the group's size from 50,000 to around 5,000 in Belarus and Africa,, as per British intelligence.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 894: F-16s boost Ukraine’s air defense, but limited numbers may hinder success
The long-awaited delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine marks a pivotal moment in the country's air defense strategy, with the aircraft featuring advanced Danish-manufactured early warning systems. However, The Economist reports that limited numbers and complex maintenance requirements may delay the jets' full impact on the battlefield.
Ukraine’s African gambit gains momentum with success against Wagner in Mali
Ukraine flips Russia's playbook, disrupting Wagner's African gold operations and emerging as a surprise regional power broker. Security expert Omar Ashour notes the strategic shift: "The fight is global now. You cannot limit it to one theater."
Dozens of Wagner mercenaries, their local allies killed by Tuareg fighters in Mali
Tuareg rebels in northern Mali report killing dozens of junta soldiers and Russia's Wagner mercenaries in a two-day battle near the Algerian border.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 821: Ukrainian forces repel Russians in Kharkiv as Russia reinforces its war efforts with Wagner units from Africa
The Ukrainian General Staff reported that their forces are engaged in fierce battles, successfully repelling a Russian advance in Kharkiv Oblast and launching a counterattack. The UK intelligence suggested that Russia deploys Africa Corps in Kharkiv offensive. The US also announced a $275 million military aid package to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, while Germany and Denmark delivered Leopard tanks and HIMARS to Ukraine.
UK intelligence: Russia deploys Africa Corps units in Kharkiv offensive
UK intelligence suggests that Russia is reinforcing its war efforts in Ukraine by reallocating resources previously assigned to Africa, as evidenced by the redeployment of Africa Corps detachments to the Ukrainian border.
Russia recruits Ukrainians in occupied territories to fight in Africa, Ukraine says
Russia’s Wagner private military company has started a large-scale recruitment of Ukrainians in the temporarily occupied territories. The goal is to provide recruits for Russian influence operations in Africa.
Media: Ukrainian forces operate against Wagner mercenaries in Sudan
The Kyiv Post obtained footage displaying Ukrainian special forces elements questioning apprehended mercenaries from Russia's Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) in Sudan, the media reported on 5 February.
Russia deceives Syrians into military service, promising guard duty in Yakutia, citizenship
According to an investigative report by journalist Vadim El Khayek published in "Novaya Gazeta," Russia is reportedly deceiving…
UK Intel: Russia moves to integrate Wagner Group into National Guard
Rosgvardia is reportedly offering Wagner volunteers six-month contracts for Ukraine and nine-month deals for Africa.
Ex-Russian GRU officer Salikov exposes Russia’s proxy Ukraine “republics” (full translation)
In a bombshell interview, Salikov, who arrived to testify at the ICC, tells how Russia manufactured a "local uprising" in eastern Ukraine, funneled weapons over the border, and shelled its own territory to keep the conflict going
Wagner defector exposes Russia’s Donbas ruse, false-flag ops in bombshell interview
Igor Salikov has just arrived to the Hague to testify against Putin. Here is a glimpse at what he may be saying,
How Putin’s top ally killed Prigozhin: The inside story of Russia’s power struggle
The WSJ revealed how Nikolai Patrushev, the Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, orchestrated the assassination of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner Group and Putin’s rival.
Media: Russia uses prisoners as cannon fodder in Ukraine
Even though the Russian military has not confirmed recruiting prisoners to fight in Ukraine, there are numerous indications…
British intel: Kremlin turns to Wagner mercenary veterans to bolster war effort
Putin's meeting with Troshev, who contributed to the Wagner’s insurrection in June, and Yevkurov, pictured touring African states, indicates Russia continues utilization of Wagner veterans as they can "demonstrate their loyalty to the state and maintain involvement in the Global South."
Ukraine’s military сonfirms Wagner mercenaries return to front
“However, they will not pose a significant threat like before since their main leader Prigozhin is not there," Ukraine's Eastern Group of Forces spox said.
Zelenskyy discusses Russian paramilitaries with Sudanese leader
Meeting takes place days after reports of Ukrainian intelligence heping to take out Russian Wagner mercenaries in Sudan