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world6 days ago•24 min saved

Russia’s War-Economy Frays as Fuel Shortages Intensify

Putin touts a modest 1% GDP growth while Ukraine’s long-range strikes and external pressure expose Russia’s economic strain, as gasoline shortages widen across Russia and Moscow stations run low on high-octane fuel. The Kremlin deploys Rosgvardia to gas stations and seeks expanded emergency powers to curb unrest ahead of the September Duma elections. Ukraine strikes key Russian energy and defense sites, including the Ufa oil refining hub and the Progress Space Launch Center in Samara, as both sides maintain limited offensives amid ongoing civilian harm.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#fuel-shortages #putin #rosgvardia

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Putin's New Africa Mercenary Group: Fate of Wagner Remnants Revealed"

Former fighters from the Wagner Group, a notorious mercenary organization, are being absorbed into Russia's national guard, Rosgvardia, and may be deployed to Ukraine and Africa, according to Western intelligence. This move indicates Moscow's increasing control over the Wagner group and its expansion of influence in these regions. Rosgvardia, often referred to as Russian President Vladimir Putin's "private army," has been granted heavy weaponry and is establishing a presence in Russian-held regions of Ukraine, allowing Russia to exert control without relying on front-line troops. This development marks the latest chapter in Wagner's downfall, as it transitions from an independent force to being subsumed by the Russian state, with a new military formation called the Africa Corps attempting to recruit former Wagner mercenaries for combat operations across the continent.

via Business Insider|

#international-relations #national-guard #rosgvardia

international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

"Understanding Putin's Motive: UK Intelligence Reveals Plan to Arm Russian National Guard with Heavy Weapons"

UK Defence Intelligence suggests that Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to provide heavy weapons to the Russian National Guard (Rosgvardia) indicates that he views the organization as a crucial element in ensuring regime security. Despite Rosgvardia's failure to effectively respond to the recent mutiny by the Wagner Private Military Company, the move suggests that the Kremlin is intensifying its support for Rosgvardia by equipping it with artillery and attack helicopters.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#international-relations #putin #rosgvardia

international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

"Understanding Putin's Motive: UK Intelligence Reveals Plan to Arm Russian National Guard with Heavy Weapons"

UK Defence Intelligence suggests that Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to provide heavy weapons to the Russian National Guard (Rosgvardia) indicates that he sees the organization as a crucial element in ensuring regime security. Despite Rosgvardia's failure to effectively respond to the recent mutiny by the Wagner Private Military Company, the move suggests that the Kremlin is prioritizing the allocation of resources to Rosgvardia as a key organization in addressing internal security threats.

via Yahoo News|

#heavy-weapons #international-relations #rosgvardia