Africa: Could Short-Term Deals Weaken Russia’s Enduring Influence in Africa?

Africa: Could Short-Term Deals Weaken Russia’s Enduring Influence in Africa?

Russia’s Sahel approach responds to terrorism and fragile regimes – a very different scenario to its Southern Africa ties. As the war in Ukraine continues, Moscow is prioritising bilateral engagements with African nations to counter the political and economic fallout of Western attempts to isolate Russia. The continent has evolved from a largely peripheral consideration…

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Africa: Ukraine War Videos Raise Questions Over Russia’s Recruitment of Africans

Africa: Ukraine War Videos Raise Questions Over Russia’s Recruitment of Africans

Videos shared on Ukrainian social media since the weekend claim to show African nationals fighting in the ranks of the Russian army – raising fresh questions about Moscow’s overseas recruitment practices. The footage, widely circulated online, shows black men in Russian military uniforms being humiliated, threatened or described as expendable. The language used has drawn…

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US slams Russia’s ‘dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine amid new deadly strikes | Russia-Ukraine war News

US slams Russia’s ‘dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine amid new deadly strikes | Russia-Ukraine war News

The United States has accused Russia of a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation” of its nearly four-year war in Ukraine, at a time when US President Donald Trump is trying to advance negotiations towards peace. The US issued its latest warning on Monday, during an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. Recommended Stories list…

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How the ousting of Russia’s ally Maduro benefits Moscow

How the ousting of Russia’s ally Maduro benefits Moscow

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro shakes hands with his Russia counterpart Vladimir Putin during a meeting at the Moscow Kremlin. Mikhail Metzel | TASS |Getty Images Russia’s reaction to the ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been cautious, with Moscow weighing up the potential geopolitical benefits and opportunities of the U.S.’ unilateral action against the…

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