Russian Neocolonialism: How Africa Funds the War in Ukraine
Simon Whistler • October 6, 2025
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Russia’s war machine runs on African gold. From Mali’s mines to Dubai’s markets, billions in blood gold fund drones and shells for Ukraine. Discover how Moscow turned exploitation into empire.