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Putin using Africa as ‘purse’ for Ukraine war while US faces ‘intelligence black hole’: commander

U.S. Africa Command leader says Africa serves as "Putin's purse," fueling Russia's war in Ukraine through resource extraction and recruitment networks.

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Putin using Africa as ‘purse’ for Ukraine war while US faces ‘intelligence black hole’: commanderU.S. Africa Command leader says Africa serves as "Putin's purse," fueling Russia's war in Ukraine through resource extraction and recruitment networks.
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