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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Putin's Directive: Tracking Down Russian Empire and Soviet Union Assets"

Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed officials to search for Russian assets that once belonged to its former empire or were owned by the Soviet Union, allocating funding for a state unit to conduct searches for property abroad and ensure Russia’s ownership rights are registered. The document didn’t indicate the size of the budget for the operation or what kinds of property are being sought.

via Bloomberg|

#politics #property-hunt #russian-assets

international-politics2 years ago•0 min saved

Prigozhin's African Empire: A Fragile Future

The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, could disrupt the Kremlin's efforts to project power and raise resources in Africa. Prigozhin had built a network of alliances with military juntas, autocrats, and warlords in Africa, which helped Russia counter Western sanctions. While Prigozhin's African allies downplay the impact of his death, it remains to be seen if the Russian empire in Africa can survive without his leadership.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#africa #international-politics #kremlin