Military Support of the Iranian Islamist Regime
Serving Objective 5: Thwarting policies of the US and its allies in the MENA region
6-7 Apr 2026. Russia reported to be “providing Iran with a detailed list of 55 critical energy infrastructure targets within Israel,” aiming to enable Iran “to launch precision missile strikes against Israel’s energy grid,” as well as ““supplying Iran with a growing amount of drone equipment and expertise.”
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892256
https://www.intelligenceonline.com/middle-east-and-africa/2026/04/07/russian-israeli-deconfliction-deal-tips-in-moscow-s-favour,110698787-art
Political Support of the Orban Government in Hungary
Serving Objective 2: Strengthening the Western political forces considered by Moscow to be inimical to the Western-led international order, and the Kremlin’s relationships with such forces
10 Apr 2026. Reports emerge that “content creators and distributors who are Russian or affiliated to Russia account for a significant share of the pro-Orban content disseminated via Telegram,” with Moscow attempting to help Orban in Hungary’s general election.
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/coordinated-telegram-posts-push-pro-orban-narratives-eve-hungary-vote-research-2026-04-10/
Military Presence in Togo
Serving Objective 16: Entrenching Russian influence in sub-Saharan Africa
17 Mar 2026. Russian sources report the presence of Russian troops in Togo including its capital Lome.
https://moderngreatgame.watch/2026/04/06/sub-saharan-african-theater-update-6-apr-2026/
Aid Support of Madagascar
Serving Objective 16: Entrenching Russian influence in sub-Saharan Africa
4 Mar 2026. The Russian foreign ministry states that on 27 February 2026 Russia had delivered a humanitarian aid package to Madagascar, with the country’s leadership participating in the official ceremony dedicated to the Russian cargo’s arrival.
https://mid.ru/ru/foreign_policy/news/2084103/#11
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