UK intel: Russia’s Mediterranean presence in doubt after Assad regime collapse
Russia’s focus on the invasion of Ukraine has likely weakened its ability to sustain the Assad regime and maintain influence in Syria.
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Russia moves air defense systems from Syria to Libya after Assad’s fall
Russian forces relocate S-400 and S-300 interceptor systems from Syrian bases to eastern Libya, controlled by Moscow-backed warlord Khalifa Haftar.
Ukraine condemns Pan-African Parliament members’ trip to occupied Donetsk
Ukraine criticized the visit of 12 African delegates to occupied areas, citing violations of international law and Ukrainian sovereignty.
UK intel: Assad’s fall threatens Russia’s strategic ambitions in Africa and Mediterranean Sea
As the Assad government's collapse threatens Russia's vital military bases in Syria – its gateway to Mediterranean and African operations – Moscow faces a serious test of its credibility as a regional power broker and military ally.
Russia’s African presence at risk from potential Syria naval base loss, expert says
H.I.Sutton says the loss of Tartus would threaten Russia's Mediterranean naval task force presence and ability to support its military operations in Africa.
Diamond giants Botswana and Angola agree to push Russia out of market
The world's top 2nd and 4th diamond producers are stepping up to help the G7 and EU prevent Russian stones from entering global markets.
Ukraine rebukes Africa’s ECOWAS official, who repeated anti-Ukrainian propaganda at Sochi forum
Economic Community of West African States commissioner Abdel-Fatau Musah falsely claimed that Ukraine banned speaking Russian in the Donbas and committed genocide there.
Russians export over 300 tons of Ukrainian sunflower to Russia for resale in Africa
A scheme involving the forced sale of agricultural products at artificially lowered prices continues to operate in occupied Ukrainian territories.
Ukraine denies alleged supplies of Western weapons to African regions
The Ministry particularly rejects claims of drone support for Malian rebels
Russian grain theft causes billions in losses, may cause food crisis in Africa and Asia
Ukrainian officials report $726 million in damages from Russian grain theft and destruction, labeling it a crime against humanity aimed at erasing Ukraine’s economic survival.
Le Monde: Russian mercenary group leaves Burkina Faso to defend Russia’s Kursk Oblast
Le Monde reports that the Russian private military company Bear Brigade, which arrived in Burkina Faso in May to protect the junta, is now withdrawing to defend the Kursk region against a Ukrainian offensive.
African juntas accuse Ukraine of alleged “terrorism support” in letter to UN
The military governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger collectively appealed to the UN Security Council, demanding action against alleged Ukrainian backing of regional rebel groups, referring to a July clash where Tuareg rebels reportedly killed dozens of Russian Wagner mercenaries and their local allies.
Ukraine condemns Niger’s decision to sever diplomatic relations
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry rejects Niger's accusations of supporting international terrorism and violating international law, stating that Niger's decision to sever diplomatic relations is a "gesture of solidarity" with Russia.
Niger follows Mali in breaking relations with Ukraine amid allegations of Tuareg rebels support
Junta-run Niger breaks diplomatic relations with Ukraine, citing alleged support for terrorist group, following Mali's similar action after Tuareg rebels defeated Malian soldiers and Russia's Wagner mercenaries. Niger plans to request UN Security Council debate on Ukraine's "aggression".
Ukraine denies “terrorism” allegations from Mali’s government, says no evidence provided
The Ukrainian government claims that Kremlin-backed Wagner Group activities in Africa mirror Russian aggression in Ukraine, violating international norms and threatening regional security.
Mali cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine over alleged “support for terrorism”
Mali breaks diplomatic relations with Ukraine, citing Ukrainian officials' statements supporting Tuareg rebels who attacked Wagner Group and Malian army. Senegal summons Ukrainian ambassador over Facebook post.
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.
Frontline report: Russia’s African mercenary confronts Ukrainian drone with wooden stick in Kharkiv Oblast
Russia's Kharkiv offensive relies on African and Sri Lankan mercenaries due to troop shortages. Poor-quality North Korean artillery shells and equipment failures hinder Russian efforts. Ukrainian forces maintain numerical superiority, potentially creating opportunities for counter-offensives.
UK intel: Russia likely expanding recruitment across Global South to sustain war in Ukraine
Russia is intensifying efforts to recruit Africans, offering money and citizenship to replenish forces in Ukraine, amid domestic mobilization challenges, reports UK Defense Ministry.
