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🌍 Africanews
National & Local

US lifts sanctions on senior Malian officials

The United States has eased sanctions on several senior officials in Mali due to their previous connections with the Wagner Group.

Feb 28 • 15:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

The Kremlin hires private companies to attract foreign soldiers

Russia is escalating its search for new soldiers for the war by hiring private recruitment companies to attract foreign mercenaries through social media and AI-generated propaganda.

Feb 28 • 09:07 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

US lifts sanctions on Malian officials linked to Russian Wagner Group

The US has lifted sanctions on three Malian officials previously tied to the Wagner Group as part of broader efforts to improve relations in the Sahel region.

Feb 27 • 21:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Who is who in the Kremlin? These are the pro-Putin officials criticized by Wagner

The article discusses the recent death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner Group, in a plane crash, raising suspicions about Vladimir Putin's potential involvement amid a history of violence against dissidents.

Feb 27 • 02:27 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

“No Visas for Russian Soldiers, Italy Most Exposed”: Alarm from the Estonian Foreign Minister

The Estonian Foreign Minister has raised concerns about Russian soldiers entering Europe, suggesting Italy is particularly vulnerable to possible infiltrations and hybrid attacks from mercenaries.

Feb 22 • 10:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

FT: Notorious Mercenary Army Sets Its Sights on Europe

The notorious Wagner Group has shifted its focus to Europe, employing recruiters and propagandists to recruit individuals for sabotage operations, according to The Financial Times.

Feb 18 • 07:27 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Newsweek: This is how the Wagner network secretly infiltrates NATO

A recent Newsweek analysis reveals that the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin did not dismantle the Wagner Group but led to its reformation into a covert network operating within NATO countries.

Feb 17 • 15:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

Counterintelligence agencies reveal how Russian Wagner operatives are recruiting Europeans for sabotage, which also brings some benefits

Former recruiters and propagandists from the Russian Wagner Group are reportedly now serving as key conduits for Kremlin-organized sabotage attacks across Europe.

Feb 17 • 12:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Prigozhin died but did not take Wagner with him – How the group's shadowy network penetrates NATO

The article analyzes the ongoing influence of the Wagner Group following the death of its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, emphasizing its transformation and continued operations despite the leadership change.

Feb 17 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

FT: Russia is using former Wagner members for sabotage in Europe

According to Western intelligence officials, recruiters and propagandists who previously worked for the Russian private military company Wagner have become key tools for the Kremlin in organizing acts of sabotage throughout Europe.

Feb 17 • 02:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN ⟩ Wagner helps Kremlin sow chaos in Europe

The Wagner Group is recruiting economically distressed Europeans to commit acts of sabotage on NATO territory, according to the Financial Times.

Feb 16 • 14:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Wagner recruiting saboteurs in Europe - expert: Attempts in Sweden cannot be ruled out

The Wagner group is reportedly using Russia's GRU to recruit individuals for sabotage activities in Europe, with possibilities of similar recruitment attempts in Sweden.

Feb 16 • 14:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Russian Wagner Group is involved in sabotage in Europe, writes Financial Times

The Wagner Group is reportedly recruiting economically disadvantaged Europeans to carry out violent acts within NATO countries as per the Financial Times.

Feb 16 • 13:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Russian Wagner Group is involved in sabotage in Europe

The article discusses the involvement of the Russian Wagner Group in sabotage activities within Europe.

Feb 16 • 13:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

The new shadow war of Moscow: this is how the Wagner network recruits young Europeans to sabotage NATO

The article discusses how the Russian Wagner Group is recruiting young Europeans through social media to undermine NATO by exploiting their vulnerabilities.

Feb 16 • 13:02 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Wagner recruiters have found a new business niche in Europe

Recruiters and propagandists formerly serving the Russian mercenary group Wagner are reportedly facilitating Kremlin-organized sabotage operations in Europe.

Feb 16 • 11:22 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

The Western Secret Services: 'Former Wagner Recruit Saboteurs in Europe on Moscow's Behalf'

Western intelligence sources claim that former members of the Wagner Group are recruiting saboteurs in Europe for Russian operations.

Feb 16 • 11:12 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

FT: Wagner Group recruiters shift focus to organised sabotage in Europe

Recruiters from the Wagner Group are now targeting economically vulnerable Europeans for sabotage operations on NATO territory.

Feb 16 • 06:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

The newspaper: Recruiters of the 'Wagner' group have become the main channel for Kremlin sabotage in Europe

Western officials report that Wagner group's recruiters are now targeting economically vulnerable European citizens for violent actions within NATO countries.

Feb 16 • 04:19 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

African Fighters for Russia: Recruitment Network Particularly Targets Cameroon

A new investigation reveals that Cameroon is a major source of African fighters joining the Russian army in Ukraine, constituting the second highest number of recruits after Egypt.

Feb 16 • 04:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Forbidden Stories: Details of Russian Influence Networks After the Founder of Wagner's Departure

A new report reveals the reorganization of Russian influence networks in Africa and Latin America following the departure of Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, with control shifting to the Russian foreign intelligence service.

Feb 16 • 03:24 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

African fighters of the Russian army killed in Ukraine: 'Families are still searching for their loved ones'

A report reveals that many African recruits in the Russian army have died in Ukraine, with families still searching for missing loved ones.

Feb 12 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Wagner Moura 'covering' the face of a colleague and veterans with newcomers: 12 details from the official Oscar photo

The article discusses the annual Oscar nominees' luncheon and the details of the official group photo, highlighting a more subdued atmosphere compared to previous years.

Feb 11 • 21:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Wagner Moura 'covering' the face of a colleague and veterans with newcomers: 12 details from the official Oscar photo

A recent gathering of Oscar nominees featured a more subdued group photo compared to previous years, with notable appearances including Brazilian actor Wagner Moura.

Feb 11 • 19:11 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

African Fighters for Russia: Names Revealed by All Eyes on Wagner Confirm the Extent of the Phenomenon

An investigative collective reveals a list of African recruits and casualties associated with the Russian military involvement in Ukraine, shedding light on their recruitment network.

Feb 11 • 09:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

A feared veteran of the Wagner Group fell in Ukraine. He commanded the Armenian unit ArBat

A high-ranking member of the Wagner Group, who commanded an Armenian unit in Ukraine, has reportedly been killed.

Feb 10 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"Putin personally awarded him": the commander of the Russian battalion 'ArBat' eliminated

A former member of the Wagner military group, A. Gasparian, who led the 'ArBat' battalion, has been reported killed at the age of 34 after receiving a honor medal from Putin.

Feb 9 • 16:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Poisoning with Novichok and Suppressed Rebellion. Shot Russian General Has a Colorful Past

Russian Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev, a key figure in military intelligence, was shot in Moscow, with his name linked to the assassination of former Russian agent Sergei Skripal and the crackdown on the Wagner Group's rebellion.

Feb 6 • 10:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

50-year-old from Poland wanted to join the Wagner Group. The court issued a verdict

A 50-year-old man from Hrubieszów expressed his willingness to work for a foreign intelligence service against Poland and was recently sentenced by a court.

Feb 3 • 09:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

He Wanted to Work for the Russian Intelligence and the Wagner Group. There is a Court Ruling

A 50-year-old man from Hrubieszów expressed readiness to cooperate with the Russian military intelligence against Poland and attempted to convey sensitive information regarding the security of Rzeszów Airport.

Feb 3 • 08:25 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Elections in the Central African Republic: An African Election Victory in the Russian Style

President Touadéra has been re-elected for a third term with his best result yet, significantly supported by Russian Wagner fighters.

Jan 6 • 17:06 UTC

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