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Articles by Didier Lauras for AFP

Russia Eyes Libya to Replace Syria as Africa Launchpad

The fall of Russian ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria has disrupted the Kremlin's strategy not only for the Mediterranean but also for Africa, pushing it to...
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What Would North Korean Soldiers Do in Ukraine?

The presence of North Korean soldiers alongside Russians raises many tactical and military questions, leading some analysts to wonder about their effectiveness...
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Russian Mercenaries Pulled Out of Burkina Faso to Defend Kursk – Commander

A Western security source said that around 100 fighters of the paramilitary unit Bear Brigade had left Burkina Faso.
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Has Ukraine's Counteroffensive Actually Begun?

Analysts say Ukraine has stepped up its activity along the front line in an effort to gauge Russian defenses and shape operations.
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Russia Digs In Awaiting Ukraine's Expected Offensive

Moscow is wagering its position on 800 kilometers of triple-fortified lines and a gush of manpower.
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Georgia's Geopolitical Future at the Heart of Its Protests

The country faces two paths: toward closer alignment with Russia or toward a future in the EU and NATO.
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Russian Spies in Spotlight Over Ukraine Shortcomings

Observers believe Russia had expected to make far more rapid progress in the invasion after it was launched on Feb. 24, with forces that were welcomed...

Russian Air Force Struggling to Claim Total Superiority, Experts Say

Russia's air force still does not enjoy total superiority in the skies above Ukraine despite its overwhelming numerical advantage.

Key Questions After Putin's Nuclear Announcement

Analysts suggested that brandishing the nuclear option is a desperate move resulting from Russia's military setbacks.

Europe on Alert as Russia Steps Up Aggressive Spying

Three years after the fallout from the Skripal poisonings, analysts say covert Russian activities in Europe have hit a new post-Cold War peak.