Russian Geostrategy Map New Entries (2), 23 August 2024

Military Force in Mali

Serving Objective 16: Entrenching Russian influence in sub-Saharan Africa

Aug 2024. Russian sources report continued joint operations by the Russian Wagner paramilitaries and the Malian ruling regime forces in the area around Tinzaouaten town – the site of their recent heavy defeat by the Tuareg fighters. The operations reportedly include “raids into certain villages” with local residents being captured and taken away.
https://t.me/rybar/62956

Energy Cooperation with Turkey

Serving Objective 23: Developing partnership with Turkey

21 Aug 2024. A material published by Financial Times describes Turkey’s emerging long-term dependence on Russia in terms of the functioning of the Russian-built Akkuyu nuclear power plant.
https://www.ft.com/content/a6296035-fc94-4e21-ba68-8035678f18e5

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