Russia offering African governments 'regime survival package' in exchange for resources, research says

Russia’s military intelligence service reportedly offers African governments a “regime survival package” in exchange for strategic natural resources. The rebranded Wagner Group in Africa works to strengthen Moscow’s relationships across the continent by providing military and diplomatic support. The group has been operating in politically unstable countries including the Central African Republic, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Sudan. Following the death of its former leader, the group’s operations have been incorporated into Russia’s overseas military intelligence unit. The report suggests that Russia aims to exploit access to threaten Western interests.