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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Russia exploits African countries to bypass sanctions, loot mineral resources, and recruit mercenaries for its war against Ukraine, reported Andrii Cherniak from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense (HUR).

The Africa Corps replaced the Wagner Group

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Mr Cherniak warned that Russian intelligence services are increasingly using disinformation and AI-generated content to fuel instability and advance Kremlin interests in at least 22 African countries.

He noted that Africa consists of more than 50 UN member states, which Russia sees as a large "bank of votes." With its help, the Kremlin can create a so-called opposition bloc on the international stage and the illusion that Russia remains an influential global power, as well as promote the narrative of a so-called "multipolar world."

In addition, Russia gains access to valuable natural resources such as gold, diamonds, uranium, and oil. In particular, the Kremlin is interested in the resource-rich Sahel region.

"When Russians gain access to African deposits of valuable materials, however, they behave like colonial exploiters in the worst sense of the term. This often ends in environmental disaster," Cherniak emphasized.

#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-06-24 03:28 AM | Reply

Dumb Donny NEVER criticizes Russia, China, or other right wing dictator states.

#2 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-06-24 07:00 AM | Reply

Every accusation a confession.

#3 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-06-24 11:32 AM | Reply

Dummkopf Trumpf adulates these fascist leaders.

And the Dotard does not want to relinquish power on 20 Jan 2029, especially when he sees Bibi, Vlad, Xi Jinping, Erdogan, Lukashenko, and Kim Jong-Un will still be in power.

Trumpf's ego could not handle this humiliation.

#4 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-06-24 03:41 PM | Reply

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