Executive Summary

The Bear Brigade claims to be an independent company. Despite these claims, they operate directly for the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD). By offering protection to officials abroad, particularly in Africa, the Brigade builds up reliance on Russia within foreign nations, giving Moscow significant political influence. The group is accomplishing its influence-building mission in the Sahel. But they are not improving stability in the nation where they are active, Burkina Faso. [source]

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