A Central African mercenary was killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine, and he may have been recruited by Russia's notorious Wagner group, who have been training Central African armed forces. Derrick Ngamana became the first confirmed case of an African mercenary killed in the Ukraine war. He was killed in Russia's Kursk region. Ngamana’s death underscores the increasing deployment of African soldiers and other foreign fighters in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Many are drawn by promises of Russian citizenship and monthly salaries of $2,200. His family, still seeking answers, only received a brief text in Russian confirming his death. The use of foreign soldiers by Russia extends beyond Africa. Fighters from regions like Central Asia and even North Korea have been deployed alongside Wagner operatives. Ukraine estimates that over 2,000 fighters in Russia’s Africa Corps, many linked to the Wagner mercenary group, are currently involved in the conflict. #wagnergroup #russiaukrainewar #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #ukrainerussiawar #rfe_rl
Mass protests erupted again in Georgia over the government's decision to suspend the country's EU accession talks. There have been many reports protesters suffering police violence and beatings. Many say the fight on the street is not about the country's future: will it go towards Russia or the EU? Latest on-the-ground reporting via RFE/RL's Georgian service @Radio-Tavisupleba.
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