Paul Stronski

Senior Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

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A Russian private military group with close ties to President Vladimir Putin has been expanding its influence in Africa for years. Now it’s likely arming Sudan’s paramilitary.

Wagner Group: Russian mercenaries further foothold in Sudan

A Russian private military group with close ties to President Vladimir Putin has been expanding its influence in Africa for years. Now it’s likely arming Sudan’s paramilitary.

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