Russia's New Power Structure in Africa: The Wagner Group's Successor

TLDRYevgeny Prigozhin's death leads to a new power structure in the Wagner Group, with Deputy Minister of Defense, Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, taking the lead. Yevkurov and his delegation tour Africa, meeting with key leaders and expanding Russian influence. Private military companies Redut and Convoy play a significant role in this new structure, financed by oligarchs Timchenko and Rotenberg. The goal is to create a stable network in Africa and maintain Russia's presence.

Key insights

⚑️Yevgeny Prigozhin's death leads to new leadership in the Wagner Group, with Yunus-Bek Yevkurov taking charge.

🌍Yevkurov and his delegation tour Africa, strengthening Russian influence in the continent.

πŸ’ΌPrivate military companies Redut and Convoy are key players in the new power structure.

πŸ’°Redut is financed by oligarch Gennady Timchenko, while Convoy is financed by Arkady Rotenberg.

πŸ•ŠοΈRussia's goal is to create a stable network in Africa and maintain its presence through diplomatic means.

Q&A

Who is leading the new power structure in the Wagner Group?

β€”Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, Deputy Minister of Defense, is leading the new power structure.

Which private military companies are involved in the new structure?

β€”Redut and Convoy are the two private military companies involved in the new power structure.

Who is financing Redut?

β€”Redut is financed by oligarch Gennady Timchenko.

Who is financing Convoy?

β€”Convoy is financed by oligarch Arkady Rotenberg.

What is Russia's goal in Africa?

β€”Russia aims to create a stable network in Africa and maintain its presence through diplomatic means.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Yevgeny Prigozhin's death leads to new leadership in the Wagner Group.

00:17Yunus-Bek Yevkurov takes charge as the leader of the new power structure.

00:37Yevkurov and his delegation tour Africa, strengthening Russian influence.

01:13Private military companies Redut and Convoy play a significant role in the new power structure.

01:27Redut is financed by oligarch Gennady Timchenko.

02:27Convoy is financed by oligarch Arkady Rotenberg.

02:56Russia aims to create a stable network in Africa and maintain its presence through diplomatic means.