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Articles with tag "Mali"

Russia, African Juntas Blast Ukraine as They Deepen Ties

Moscow is hosting the foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger amid a broader push to expand its influence in Africa.

Bodies of Wagner Fighters Killed in Mali Repatriated to Russia

Russian mercenaries suffered heavy losses against Tuareg rebels in July in what experts called one of the deadliest battles for Wagner in overseas operations...
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Russian Foreign Ministry Accuses Ukraine of Opening 'Second Front' in Africa

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova blasted Kyiv for "pandering to terrorist groups in countries on the continent friendly to Moscow."
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What We Know About Russian Mercenary Losses in Mali

Experts say the battles resulted in one of the largest losses suffered by Russian mercenaries in overseas operations, excluding their involvement in Ukraine...
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Wagner Group Confirms Fighters Killed Battling Mali Rebels

The private military outfit did not say how many of its fighters were killed, but previous reports said at least 15 died in the West African nation.
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Mali Army, Russian Allies Suffer Heavy Losses in North – Local Sources

At least 15 Wagner fighters were killed and arrested after three days of fighting, a former UN mission worker in Kidal said.
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Wagner Resumes Africa Recruitment After Prigozhin’s Death – Report

The new Wagner recruits have reportedly been tasked with training local military personnel and other mercenary fighters in Africa.
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