Russia is ‘largely defeated’ from Mali to Syria, France’s foreign minister says
French FM Jean-Noël Barrot calls Russia "largely defeated" in Africa—as its Africa Corps flees Kidal and Mali's junta cries betrayal.
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Russia is buying African loyalty with trains and schools, Ukrainian intelligence says
Moscow’s agenda in Burkina Faso, Ghana, South Africa, and Egypt blends technical aid with long-term loyalty schemes.
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.