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August 2025 Download the full report (English, Français) The first Wagner Group fighters arrived in Bamako in January 2022 to assist the Malian military junta in its counterterrorism campaign. Three a...

thesentry.org

October 3, 2025 at 8:20 AM

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👇🇧🇫🇷🇺🇺🇦 "Russian fighters to leave Burkina Faso for Ukraine" #BurkinaFaso #RussianMercenaries #UkraineWar

Burkina Faso: Russia's Bear Brigade troops to leave for Ukraine war

The Russian mercenaries were helping Burkina Faso fight Islamist insurgents, who recently staged a huge attack.

www.bbc.com

August 30, 2024 at 2:23 PM

fetchfeeds.com

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Russian Mercenaries: Insecurity, Anti-Terrorism Struggle, Exec. Disagreements, Mines Access - The Sentry highlights counterproductive areas. #RussianMercenaries https://fefd.link/euOCD

September 29, 2026 at 1:04 PM

Robert Morton | Spies, Secrets & Thrillers

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No surprise Moscow’s meddling- when one of their mercenaries faces justice, the Kremlin scrambles fast. Potra’s case shows how far Russia’s networks reach, even into Europe’s backyard. 🕵️‍♂️
#RussianMercenaries #Kremlin #espionage #GlobalSecurity #spies
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Kremlin-linked operatives scramble to stop extradition of mercenary accused of plotting coup

Exclusive: Inside a Russian bid to free Horațiu Potra, a mercenary held in Dubai accused of conspiring to ‘overthrow constitutional order’ in Romania

www.theguardian.com

October 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM

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👇🇷🇺 "Russia is offering Moscow residents a record $22,000 to fight in Ukraine" #RussianMercenaries
#UkraineWar

Russia is offering Moscow residents a record $22,000 to fight in Ukraine | CNN

Authorities in the city of Moscow are offering a record signing-on bonus for new recruits to fight in Ukraine, in the latest sign of a scramble to boost dwindling Russian troop numbers.

www.cnn.com

July 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Europa 24

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Russian Mercenaries Used Live Prisoners to Practice Stabbing People in the Heart in Mali, says former Wagner fighter now held in Ukrainian captivity #Mali #RussianMercenaries #WagnerGroup

Russian Mercenaries Used Live Prisoners to Practice Stabbing People in the Heart in Mali

Shocking testimony reveals alleged Wagner Group tactics in Mali, where live human targets were reportedly used for brutal combat and medical training exercises.

united24media.com

September 29, 2026 at 12:09 PM

Europa 24

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Disagreements rage as White House contemplates risky strikes in country with Russian ties #WhiteHouse #Mali #WestAfrica #JNIM #RussianMercenaries #IslamistMilitantGroups

Disagreements rage as White House contemplates risky strikes in country with Russian ties

Already mired in a war with Iran that has cost him support with the Republican Party and his most avid base of voters, President Donald Trump is being pressured internally towards a military intervent...

www.rawstory.com

July 22, 2026 at 7:38 PM

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“External powers fuel the conflict: Egypt & Iran back SAF (Sudanese Armed Forces); the UAE backs RSF (Rapid Support Forces)," said Govt Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura during a press briefing” #Kenya #SudaneseConflict
#Egypt #Iran #UAE #RussianMercenaries #ColombianMercenaries

Andy Scollick @andyscollick.bsky.social · Jun 17

In an unusually forthright statement, Kenya on Monday accused Egypt, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates of stoking Sudan's brutal conflict, marking a rare geopolitical rebuke in the Horn of Africa.