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8. I don't know

Mon Feb 28, 2022, 10:05 PM

Feb 2022

But Russia supplies half of the arms exports to Africa. They are building military bases. There are Russian mercenaries in Africa.

I hope he doesn't invade but I wouldn't be surprised at anything Putin does. There's a good chance he's after the mineral wealth, like the Chinese.

Couple of links...

https://www.dw.com/en/russian-arms-exports-to-africa-moscows-long-term-strategy/a-53596471

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/05/18/russia-delivers-weapons-to-c-african-republic-envoy-a73927

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Ongoing Armed Conflicts around the world [View all] milestogo Feb 2022 OP

I caught a hide for a similar post this weekend... good luck. WarGamer Feb 2022 #1

that very sentiment was posted on DU Skittles Feb 2022 #2

The Russians and Chinese have military bases in Africa milestogo Feb 2022 #4

so why hasn't he Skittles Feb 2022 #5

I don't know milestogo Feb 2022 #8

If you believe some news deserve more coverage, Hav Feb 2022 #6

I didn't whine about anything. milestogo Feb 2022 #7