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    Mali’s Junta Dismisses Warnings Not To Hire Russia’s Vagner ‘Mercenaries’

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Mali’s Junta Dismisses Warnings Not To Hire Russia’s Vagner ‘Mercenaries’ September 19, 2021 18:48 GMT By RFE/RL The private Russian security firm Vagner has a presence in many African countries. (file… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Abu Dhabi Express

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    Future Frontlines The Abu Dhabi Express Analyzing the Wagner Group’s Libya Logistics Pipeline & Operations By: Candace Rondeaux Oliver Imhof, Jack Margolin Last updated on November 3rd, 2021 Flying Camera / Shutterstock.com Abstract In… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russian mercenaries leave trail of destruction in the Central African Republic

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    Russian mercenaries leave trail of destruction in the Central African Republic Neil Munshi  and Max Seddon, FT, 22/10/21 Mineral-rich country is ‘perfect laboratory’ for Wagner group as Kremlin extends influence in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Abu Dhabi Express: Assessing UAE Support for The Wagner Group in Libya

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    [ONLINE] – The Abu Dhabi Express: Assessing UAE Support for The Wagner Group in Libya   Nov 3 Wednesday  from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Virtual Event In late 2020, as the first major… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    France Will Leave Mali if Russian Mercenaries Set Up There

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    France Will Leave Mali if Russian Mercenaries Set Up There Sep 14, 2021 Ania Nussbaum, Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) — France and its international partners won’t stay in Mali should Russian mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    A Russian taboo: film explores death of private soldier in Syria

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    A Russian taboo: film explores death of private soldier in Syria Mama, I’m Home, produced by Alexander Rodnyansky, portrays mother’s search for mercenary son A still from Mama, I’m Home. Photograph:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Putin admits presence of Russian private military companies in Mali

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    Putin admits presence of Russian private military companies in Mali Russian president says military contractors could be active in guarding mining operations in West African country Elena Teslova   |21.10.2021 MOSCOW… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Macron gives up Mali to Russian mercenaries as troops withdraw

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    Macron gives up Mali to Russian mercenaries as troops withdraw Jane Flanagan Thursday October 14 2021, 3.00pm BST, The Times Operation Barkhane began in 2013 after Islamists seized control of much… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russian casualties mounting in CAR

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    Russian casualties mounting in CAR 15 October 2021 by Thomas Bullock & Christian Haimet Reports indicate 11 Russian-backed contractors have been killed in the Central Africa Republic (CAR) since August: the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Is Mali flirting with Russian mercenaries to get Washington’s attention?

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    QuincyInst.org Photo: Luca Perra via shutterstock.com Africa Is Mali flirting with Russian mercenaries to get Washington’s attention? It’s easy for smaller countries to exploit American fears in the ‘great power competition’… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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