heavyweight facing international

heavyweight facing international

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Russia’s use of quasi-private military companies like the erstwhile Wagner Group and now the ‘Africa Corps’, particularly in Africa’s Sahel region, attest to its expanding footprint in Africa. However, this footprint is not limited to the Sahel. It extends to the Horn of Africa (HoA) and the strategic Red Sea region where Russia seeks to maintain a sustained presence. In this effort, Ethiopia—a regional heavyweight facing international scrutiny over its ongoing civil conflict, much like Russia—has become a significant partner for Moscow. Ethiopia’s ascent to BRICS membership in 2024 has opened new avenues of dialogue with Russia including relating to naval cooperation, trade in local currencies, civil nuclear cooperation, and more recently, defence and security engagement. ดูหนัง2025