Yevgeny Prigozhin
Yevgeny Prigozhin was a Russian military figure and entrepreneur who founded the Wagner Group. He led the group's operations in Russia, Africa and Ukraine, and was killed in an aircraft crash in 2023. Prigozhin was close to the Kremlin and operated as a de facto mercenary contractor for Russian forces.
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France uncovers Russian influence network GlobUs operating in Africa
France's Viginum agency has identified GlobUs as a Russian influence network that uses African media, journalists, bloggers and political figures to spread anti-Ukrainian and anti-Western narratives. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on October 27 that he would seek EU sanctions against those involved in the network.