Again: I’m not seeing where Russia is treating the Sahel worse than fucking France is. I’m also gonna request your documentation on “african vassal states” to Russia; last I knew, Amerika’s got those by the pound-- who are you claiming is in cahoots with Russia, and why is that such a problem for you?
you miss understand me: the russians aren't taking over nor colonizing africa; they're simply destabilizing/weakening their european political enemies; while simultaneously giving their mercenary forces free training to create a battle hardened pool of conscript-able citizens; and also creating goodwill in africa; among other things.
it's sort of like the russian's version of china's belt and road initiatives; except with guns and soldiers instead of financing and construction. and so far they've treated the african people well compared to the french; in fact the africans literally invited the russians in to unalive all of their "rebels"
also: "vassal states" was referring to british empire's vassal states in africa; the united states prefers to fuck over latin america more than africa.
So that's the angle you were taking-- you'll have to forgive me then. Typically, a lot of folk when they mention Russia, especially in Afrika, it's most usually with aim to try and slander them as no different from Amerika or Britain's colonial ambitions.
you miss understand me: the russians aren't taking over nor colonizing africa; they're simply destabilizing/weakening their european political enemies; while simultaneously giving their mercenary forces free training to create a battle hardened pool of conscript-able citizens; and also creating goodwill in africa; among other things.
it's sort of like the russian's version of china's belt and road initiatives; except with guns and soldiers instead of financing and construction. and so far they've treated the african people well compared to the french; in fact the africans literally invited the russians in to unalive all of their "rebels"
also: "vassal states" was referring to british empire's vassal states in africa; the united states prefers to fuck over latin america more than africa.
So that's the angle you were taking-- you'll have to forgive me then. Typically, a lot of folk when they mention Russia, especially in Afrika, it's most usually with aim to try and slander them as no different from Amerika or Britain's colonial ambitions.