What's happened
Former Wagner Group fighters are being reabsorbed into Russia's national guard and deployed to Africa and Ukraine.
Why it matters
The reactivation of the Wagner Group mercenaries and their deployment to Africa and Ukraine has significant implications for regional conflicts and Russia's geopolitical influence.
What the papers say
The Independent reports on the reactivation of the Wagner Group mercenaries and their deployment to Africa. Business Insider UK provides details on the integration of former Wagner fighters into Russia's national guard and their potential deployment to Ukraine. South China Morning Post discusses Russia's bid to expand its influence in Africa through the formation of the Africa Corps and the consolidation of control over Wagner's business network.
How we got here
The Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary organization, is being reactivated and its fighters are being deployed to Africa and Ukraine, marking a significant development in regional conflicts and Russia's geopolitical strategy.
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