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  1. Tuesday. June 16, 2026

    Where drone developers see the EU getting it right, and wrong, on defense . . . . . From propagandists to energy revenues, EU hits Russia with new sanctions over Ukraine strikes . . . . . One of the holiest places; Why Kyiv's ancient Pechersk monastery is so important for Ukraine . . . . . European Parliament to scrutinize its most pro-Russian member . . . and more

    activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026

  2. "Its activities in Africa are quite similar to those of other #PMCs, namely destabilising countries and exploiting resources — a kind of combination of adventure capitalism and covert operations for the benefit of Russia’s geopolitical interests. Then, when the #WarInUkraine started and #Russia faced the same problem that the US had in Iraq and Afghanistan, #Putin turned to #Wagner to supply soldiers."

    #IlyaMatveev

    links.org.au/russian-socialist

    #Prigozhin #RussiaUkraineWar #WagnerGroup #Ukraine

  3. “But does ‘sovereignty’ come at the expense of a uniquely Wagnerian form of exploitation? Yes and no. #Wagner is the logical conclusion to Western trends in the privatization of warfare, with Russian characteristics. That Russian #PMCs are in Africa makes sense: the continent is a critical market for everyone in the industry. That PMCs market their services to countries in conflict should be self-evident, not part of some Kremlin ‘playbook’.”

    responsiblestatecraft.org/2023