An undated photo of Russian mercenaries from Russia's Wagner Group in northern Mali.
Source: French Army/AP Photo
Wagner Will Keep Part of Its African Business After Russian Mutiny
Mercenary group will be permitted to hold onto its operations in the Central African Republic as the Kremlin scrambles to maintain its influence in Africa.
The Kremlin is willing to let Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Wagner Group keep some of its extensive operations in Africa, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions, as Russia scrambles to retain its influence in the resource-rich continent in the aftermath of his attempted mutiny.
The deal includes Wagner’s operations in the Central African Republic and has the support of President Vladimir Putin, one of the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is sensitive.