Russia
In Moscow's high circles, militias fight over material resources

The founder of the Russian private military organisation Wagner Evgueni Prigozhin in Ukraine on 1 June 2023.
The founder of the Russian private military organisation Wagner Evgueni Prigozhin in Ukraine on 1 June 2023. © Press service of Concord/Handout via Reuters
Faced with stiff competition in Ukraine from its better-equipped rivals close to defence minister Sergei Shoigu, the private militia Wagner is turning back towards Africa. Meanwhile, a battle for influence over these armed groups is being waged among Russia's political and intelligence elites. [...]
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