Political and Covert Subversion vs. the United States
Serving Objective 3: Enhancing internal political instability and polarization within Western states
31 Dec 2024. The US sanctions Russian military intelligence assets for targeting American “election processes and institutions” and seeking “to divide the American people through targeted disinformation campaigns.” The US says “these actors sought to stoke sociopolitical tensions and undermine our election institutions during the 2024 U.S. general election.”
https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/5061248-biden-administration-sanctions-iran-russia/
Military Force in Mali
Serving Objective 16: Entrenching Russian influence in sub-Saharan Africa
5 Jan 2025. Reuters reports Russian mercenaries’ participation in a recent attack by the Malian ruling regime against the Tuaregs.
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/mali-rebels-say-army-russian-fighters-killed-nine-civilians-car-attack-2025-01-05/
Diplomatic Influence in Africa
Serving Objective 16: Entrenching Russian influence in sub-Saharan Africa
9-10 Nov 2024. Russia hosts the “first ministerial conference” of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum , with Russian foreign minister Lavrov holding meetings with representatives of many African states.
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