Posted on 02/02/2023 2:22:41 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
Russian Wagner Group fighters are being killed in fierce fighting between government forces and rebels in the Central African Republic, as the sanction-hit Kremlin looks to extend its reach in mineral- and gold-rich countries.
Mercenary fighters for the notorious "private military company" that took on a prominent role in the ongoing war in Ukraine have "sustained heavy casualties" in renewed violence over goldmines in the African nation, according to British newspaper The Guardian.
Wagner mercenaries have tried to gain control over commodities such as gold and diamonds in CAR, helping dodge the economic impact of sanctions over Ukraine. It is believed the Wagner Group was "initially promised gold and other mining concessions for its services in place of cash payments," according to the paper.
The invasion of Ukraine prompted a wave of financial sanctions against Russia by many Western countries, aimed at hampering Russia's ability to wage war. These have not only been limited to industries and businesses, but also have covered individuals linked to President Vladimir Putin.
Rebel sources told The Guardian that between seven and 17 Wagner troops had been killed in clashes over the past fortnight. Seven Russians were killed in a rebel ambush, the newspaper reported, citing a source linked to CAR's military.
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Newsweak.
That’s all you need to know.
“...according to British newspaper The Guardian”
LOL.
You know, it would be a real shame if some Western nations accidentally dropped some weapons and intel to those rebels to help them kill more Wagnernazis. Real shame.
If they’re russkies, we call them “mercenaries”. If they’re American, we call them “military contractors”, you see.
Seem to remember tons of “military contractors” all over Iraq. Blackwater, anyone?
Stop with the pretending. Every nation at war has their own set of hired soldiers made up of retired/discharged vets, thrill seekers, and prisoners promised commutation for service. They do it, we do it, everyone does it, so stop with the pretending already.
The Wagner people in CAR don’t have Russian mobiks to use as human shields/cannon fodder.
Either way, a dead Russian is a dead Russian. Don’t care where they die, just so long as they do.
News Squeak
Yes. Recall it was Wagner troops in Syria who thought it would be a good idea to assault a forward American post. 200 of them tried. 200 of them died. Trump wasn’t putting up with any BS. Putin got the message. That’s why he didn’t invade Ukraine while Trump was president.
I’m not saying you’re a blood thirsty moron, just that you post like one.
At least I’m not spouting Russian government talking points, defending the brutal invasion of a neighboring country and justifying war crimes and the murder of innocent civilians.
Sure, and I’m the bloodthirsty moron.
And American soldiers were in Syria because Why????
Don’t think they were invited, were they?
Valid point.
US attacking russkies in Syria is not russkies attacking Syria. Does this really have to be explained?
Yes. Recall it was Wagner troops in Syria who thought it would be a good idea to assault a forward American post. 200 of them tried. 200 of them died. Trump wasn’t putting up with any BS. Putin got the message. That’s why he didn’t invade Ukraine while Trump was president.
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You make no sense. Trump would have stayed out of ukraine if russia invaded as many state here. Not our monkey not our circus right? So why would have Purin held back? Was he afraid
Of a mean tweet?
Your point makes only sense if putin waa afraid of trump intervened militarily biglee.
You would want trump to do that?
It may be exaggerated. But in fact if you send a few 100 mercenaries in to try to steal an entire country’s gold - the mercs are likely to get slaughtered.
Actually, there was a communications line set up for deconflicting. The US reported the incident to the Russians and asked the Russians if there were any Russians in the group they were targeting. They were told no. The military plastered the heck out of the attackers. The Russians purposely let the Americans hit the Wagner group. Evidence said the Russians knew the Wagner group was there and didn’t tell the US.
There is a lot of anger among the Russians towards the Wagner group.
What Western nations have anything like the Wagner group?
Heck, what nation besides Russia has anything like the Wagner group?
I doubt a single word of the “narrative” is true.
“They are lying, we know they are lying, they know we know they are lying, we know they know we know they are lying, but they are still lying.”
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