![]() The four American officials, all of whom were granted anonymity to speak freely about a sensitive ongoing intelligence and diplomatic effort, described a growing sense of alarm about Wagner’s inroads in those countries. The Wagner Group is increasingly involved in countries across Central Africa as a security and propaganda force protecting and promoting local political leaders. “Where we can find credible information that undermines Wagner’s malign influence, of course, we want more people to know about it, and that includes our partners, and the public.” Information as a weapon ![]() “The best way to fight Wagner is with the truth,” said one of the U.S. And it underscores the degree to which the Biden administration believes Wagner - and the Kremlin - pose a long term threat to U.S. and Russia extends beyond the battlefield in Ukraine to Africa, where Biden officials say Russia is using Wagner as a proxy to strike deals and help make inroads on behalf of the Kremlin. The recent sharing of intelligence on Wagner highlights how the standoff between the U.S. providing billions in weapons to Kyiv and Russia continuing to launch attacks on Ukrainian soldiers and civilians. ![]() ![]() The war in Ukraine has pitted the two countries against each other, with the U.S. The escalation of the administration’s information sharing comes after more than a year of heightened tensions between Washington and Moscow. hopes to show African officials how working with Wagner is likely to sow chaos in the long term despite its promises to bring peace and security to countries facing political turmoil and violence. ![]()
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