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The liquidation of the Wagner Group's leadership has both pros and cons for Vladimir Putin. As a positive, he no longer has radical elements that will openly challenge his leadership, and as a negative, he now has to frankly take over the PMC's illicit operations, which could further degrade and destroy the Russian economy with further sanctions. The liquidation of the Wagner Group's leadership has both pros and cons for Vladimir Putin. As a positive, he no longer has radical elements that will openly challenge his leadership, and as a negative, he now has to frankly take over the PMC's illicit operations, which could further degrade and destroy the Russian economy with further sanctions.
By Shelton Muchena | The recent events in the West African countries point to a change of geo politics with regards to the West and US and the African continent. ECOWAS has threatened war to Niger and as a result, more than 4 African countries have since pledged their support to the Coup leaders. This…
After its failed mutiny by leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner mercenary group is on the outer in Russia and its troops are out of Ukraine. It's set for renewed attention across Africa, which could increase Russia's influence in the region and add to Prigozhin's wealth.