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.
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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.
Ukrainian Special Forces in secret mission against Russians in Sudan – WSJ
In a bid to undermine Russian influence and deprive the Wagner group of gold mining profits, Ukrainian special forces have been deployed to 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.
How Wagner Group exports Putin-style rule to Africa
Russia's Wagner Group follows a systematic four-part playbook to gain authoritarian control in African nations. In CAR, Sudan, and Mali, the Kremlin-backed mercenaries secure resource access for Russia in exchange for propping up Putin-like regimes.
Ukraine mulls 57,000-tonne grain aid for Nigeria and Sudan as humanitarian gesture
As part of the Grain from Ukraine humanitarian food program, Ukraine may send 57,000 tonnes of grain to Nigeria and Sudan, according to the Ukrainian Agriculture Ministry.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 577. Ukraine urges civilians to leave Crimea, vows to destroy Kerch bridge
Ukraine warned citizens to leave occupied Crimea due to increasing danger from intensifying Ukrainian strikes on the peninsula. Russia loses 3rd commander of elite airborne unit. UK, Russia held secret talks amid Ukraine war
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
UN committee adopts resolution recognizing Russia as occupying power in Crimea
73 states voted in support of the document entitled "Situation of human rights in the Autonomous Republic of…