Putin's Secret Invasion (And It’s Not Where You Think)

While the world has been focused on Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has been making silent moves across Africa using a secret Russian paramilitary organisation called Wagner Group. Their malicious presence is not just on the ground, it’s also spreading like wildfire across the internet.
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Executive Producer/Story Editor/Host: Andy Burgess
Story/Research: Aparna Ganesan
Editors: Vivek Manoharan & Andy Burgess
Motion Graphics: Andy Burgess
Artwork: Tim Burgess of Wild Tales Illustration
Additional Footage from Storyblocks & Archive.org
Archive Maps from David Rumsey
Music from Musicbed // fm.pxf.io/c/2423499/1347628/1...
Further Info on the Mali Conflict:
Reading:
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Watch:
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Listen:
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Sources 🔗
FDI Intelligence | Russia’s ongoing charm offensive in Africa - bit.ly/3N8frDs
STOCKHOLM INTERNATIONAL PEACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE | Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2021 - bit.ly/3gFjriB
Brookings | What does Russia really want from Africa? - brook.gs/3D92IMh
BBC | Boko Haram crisis: Nigeria fury over US arms refusal - bbc.in/3SFPw7d
The Defense Post | Nigeria signs contract with Russia for 12 Mi-35 helicopter gunships - bit.ly/3U1oqbK
Africa Center | Russia’s Strategic Goals in Africa - bit.ly/3DAnrKd
Reuters | Russia's Prigozhin admits link to Wagner mercenaries for first time - reut.rs/3SDVhCC
The Guardian | Putin ally Yevgeny Prigozhin admits founding Wagner mercenary group - bit.ly/3FkczRV
The Guardian | Yevgeny Prigozhin: who is the man leading Russia's push into Africa? - bit.ly/3U2yilQ
The Economist | Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin, the man behind the Wagner Group? - econ.st/3gAg3p8
CSIS | Tracking the Arrival of Russia’s Wagner Group in Mali - bit.ly/3FizE7G
CSIS | Band of Brothers: The Wagner Group and the Russian State - bit.ly/3W5mj8M
The New York Times | Putin’s Shadow Soldiers: How the Wagner Group Is Expanding in Africa - nyti.ms/3DchFNz
Human Rights Watch | Central African Republic: Abuses by Russia-Linked Forces - bit.ly/3U0N7oU
Vice | How Russia Profits From African Coups | System Error - bit.ly/3N79vuB
Diplomatie | Statement on the Deployment of the Wagner Group in Mali - bit.ly/3DCduMg
African Business | Russia’s Wagner Group could make millions from exploitation of African rainforest - bit.ly/3ziWw3h
alleyesonwagner.org | Come follow the redwood trees - bit.ly/3gHmsPw
VOA | Guns, Mercenaries, Minerals - Russia Embraces Africa - bit.ly/3W9L8QP
Financial Times | Russia has made worrying inroads into Africa - on.ft.com/3Fhno7l
Global Public Policy Institute | Russia’s Growing Influence in Africa - bit.ly/3U47wtf
Barrons | Russia's Rosatom Starts Construction Of Egypt's First Nuclear Plant - bit.ly/3SNHpWw
Rosatom | Empowering Africa - bit.ly/3gAHPlq
The National News | Russian influence on show in Central African beauty contest - bit.ly/3DCfl43
Africa Center | Mapping Disinformation in Africa - bit.ly/3ffYOsV
DW | Russia's reengagement with Africa pays off - bit.ly/3N7megM
DW | Europe looks to Africa to fill natural gas gap - bit.ly/3TWtC0A
Aljazeera | Russia (just like the West) is no true friend to Africa - bit.ly/3DKjyCR
Africa Center | Record 36 Million Africans Forcibly Displaced - bit.ly/3zlDl8R
Quartz Africa | Covid made Africa the saddest continent - bit.ly/3NdF7yK
World Happiness Report 2022 - bit.ly/3W0Iey1
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Putin's Fixation with Africa
1:10 - Africa, 'one of Russia's top priorities'
2:04 - Boko Haram Insurgency
3:05 - Mali, France & Russia.
3:50 - Putin's Secret Weapon
5:14 - Wagner Infiltration of Africa
6:39 - What Does Putin Want From Africa?
7:53 - Russian Disinformation Campaigns Across Africa
9:00 - Everybody is fighting over Africa
10:13 - The ramifications for it's population
10:53 - What is Putin's End Goal?
#putin #russia #africa

[@Faultlinevideos]

Hey Everyone, In the past week we have seen a huge growth in new subscribers to the channel 😁 We're really excited to have you all here and to continue bringing you new stories. If you have recently subscribed to Faultline or this is the first video you've clicked on, you might be interested in a previous one we made on the Horn of Africa: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXanfqGVlLegjac And do leave a comment if you want to know more about the Chef... 👨‍🍳

[@andyc9902]

Um new in the channel. Here is my two cents, before this channel blows up Can you do documentaries on Economics of different countries and regions!

[@RoadToSociety]

I can see this channel reaching millions of subscribers and myself thinking I was one of the firsts. Keep up the good work!

[@Homer-OJ-Simpson]

You’re content is great and I think your channel will blow up soon. You’re like a more factual version of Johnny Harris lol.

[@TheManinBlack9054]

Why are you calling it an invasion?! Don't you think such choice of word will create a negative prejudice? If USA does it its free trade and international involvement, when China or Russia does it it's "debt traps" and "invasions". Very irresponsible and biased. I expected better.

[@Homer-OJ-Simpson]

@@TheManinBlack9054 did you just confirm you’re a Moscow worker by saying Russia didn’t invade Ukraine?

[@CrayCrayslab]

I heard about Russia being weird in Africa a few months ago, but I never saw anyone dive deep into it. Thank you for the informative video!

[@Faultlinevideos]

Glad you found it useful and thanks for tuning in!

[@mattd2026]

Saw an article that said Wagner was being pulled out of Africa to a certain extent to fight in Ukraine

[@Faultlinevideos]

Yup, we also saw reports saying some had been sent to Ukraine

[@JS-br7bo]

@@Faultlinevideos one little error in your video. You said Nambia. But it's Namibia.

[@gojeta1999]

"Countries like the US expect accountability". S We need some accountability from the most heavily armed country, most wars instigated in recent history, multiple countries unstabilised, multiple government's undemocratically toppled. I'm no fan of Russia but that comment made me smile

[@robosergTV]

Remind me when USA did commit genocide with ethnic cleansing, stealing 700.000 children and annexing 20% of a country? Dont white wash Russia, a nazi state commiting war crimes not seen in Europe since WW2

[@westernman6145]

As an African , I agree with this video, however it lacks a lot of context. You point out the French presence however the adoption and love of Russia in Africa is fueled by the failures and imperialist tendencies of the West . Africans really hate the west and will take any alternative. The history of the west have nothing positive not saying Russia in Africa is positive .

[@sharwama992]

The difference between the west and Russia is that Instead of the west to do the job they were brought to do they don’t do it they go straight for the resources Unlike Russia that actually does the job then go for the resources The people of the Central African Republic are in love with the Russians for the peace and stability they have brought to their country after almost 20-30 years of instability and turmoil in the country.

[@peletsoivre9110]

@@sharwama992 wagner came in CAR and now there are no less than 14 factions fighting for power. Russia doesn't help at all.

[@peletsoivre9110]

@Ellio I gave arguments, now do it or shut it.

[@jaydockerty7192]

Hey Andy! I just wanted to say I love this channel! I just found it yesterday with your video about online plagiarism, and I am in the process of watching all of your videos now haha. I watch a lot of edutainment/infotainment content creators on youtube (bc I'm a huge nerd and it's literally just how I enjoy spending my free time) like Vox, Johnny Harris, Alan Fisher, Not just bikes, Stewart Hicks, Last Week Tonight, Wisecrack, the B1M, Megaprojects et al., Oh The Urbanity, Real Life Lore, Adam Conover, Kurzgesagt, City beautiful, Tomorrow's Build, Phil Edwards, KhAnubis, and sooo many more. I just love your video quality, presentation, references, detailed overview of complicated subjects, objectivity, as well as the digestibility of your videos! You're a great content creator and I'm glad I found you early on in your channel's life. You'll have a permanent subscriber in me! And when I get some money I'd be happy to be a Patreon subcriber, because you do interesting, really thought out work. I can't wait for your next video, keep 'em up! You're doing a great job!!!

[@Faultlinevideos]

Hi Jay, thanks for such a lovely comment! We're so glad you found the channel and I hope you enjoy binging the back catalog 😁 we have so many plans for awesome videos in the future so stay tuned. Also great list of creators but I have to confess there were a few names I have not heard of so I will have to check their work out myself! - Andy

[@KazMaw1]

Same I guess many will notice him now coz of that video lol

[@mattd2026]

Great vid! Much needed exposure

[@Faultlinevideos]

Thanks Matt, glad you enjoyed it. We think so too

[@enriquejocson8117]

Here from Battle Order's post, you seem to offer exactly the content I'm looking after!

[@wazzupsters]

This is very eye opening, I thought only Beijing was making overtures into the continent but entering the rabbit hole and seeing how French exploitation and other things like this really makes it clear why Africa still struggles to this very day. Great video, and I'm glad I came across this from TikTok.

[@eldromedario3315]

The EU imports 40% of Sub-Saharan Africa's agricultural exports (source: euractiv section [agriculture-food/news[eu-s-food-imports-pose-tricky-balance-for-hungry-africans) This makes local home grown sub saharan farms broke as they cannot compete with the cheap eu agriculture prices. The major blow is the collective west as they only ever posture about human rights and do their best to be perceived as benign while having zero desire to strive fro benevolence of/for anything, just their own personal gains like anyone else on the planet.

[@Sedgewise47]

Beijing and Moscow have been *tight* for _decades_ already, doncha know? ( *Joint* military exercises and all that, _etc._ ) Seems amazing how so many people are unaware of this…

[@arjungoyal261]

You guys have such a high quality research, video production and great thumbnails. Why so less view's? 🧐

[@Faultlinevideos]

Working on it! Please share the video with your friends that always helps too!

[@arjungoyal261]

@@Faultlinevideos on it 👌😌

[@HorrorTownFilms]

Great video! Would be nice to know more about the Wagner group and their dealings in africa)

[@Moskito159]

Don't mind me, I'm just here waiting for the OBF video.

[@ZFanz]

ok holyshit, high end level of productions, not just narrating with some stock footage. and ONLY 20K SUBSCRIBER??? keep up the work dude, i love your content. i really need more content about politics, or world problems while i was eating lol, i really love vox, johnny harris, neo, scholar nations, content. and now your channel. keep my words. in a few weeks your subcribers will be 100k. maybe even more

[@sharwama992]

2:32 they didn’t just say no They placed an arms embargo us 😢 Boko haram was slaughtering Nigerian soldiers in large quantities

[@CriticalDispatch]

Glad to see someone else covering this important story too. I think a lot more will come to light regarding the role that the Wagner Group has played in recent military coups in African nations.

[@ComradeCatpurrnicus]

Very informative video. I do hear a lot about China's imperialism in Africa, and around the world, but I had no idea of the influence campaign by Putin and the Kremlin within Africa. This is certainly a topic that should be discussed and analyzed more.

[@eliasalekai3626]

Everyone asks what Russia/ China does in Africa, no one asks what France and the UN does?

[@celiaoffline]

just commenting so the algorithm knows i’m engaged and enjoying the video

[@celiaoffline]

I mean this in the nicest way possible - seeing a KZbin channel with a content quality : views ratio like yours is incredibly discouraging for anyone thinking of starting their own channel. I couldn’t fathom putting in the work you guys do and having the content output quality at the level you’re at for that low a return on investment, I know luck and volume output is part of the success formula but it’s unironically a tad horrifying to anyone with dreams of making it on YT seeing these videos perform in the way they do… Survivorship bias has absolutely decimated my perception of this platform and growth on KZbin. Holy fucking shit.

[@freddiehardmanlea1055]

Nice to see a new channel that I know we'll see grow! Russian arms are incredibly ubiquitous in Africa and build on the legacy of the Soviets arms exports. Plus Russia really only has arms and resources as export industries. It can be easier to focus on Chinese, European, and American arms transfers cos they're relatively easy to spot. Hinds, Soviet pattern small arms, BMPs etc are so common a lot of media doesn't notice when more of the same appear somewhere in Africa.

[@hussain7675]

Andy (and the rest of the team) just for transparencies sake, you can not say USA is accountable of its weapons when they literally have a history not doing that a great current example is Saudi Arabia and UAE and what they are doing in Yemen. Furthermore since you are talking about mercenaries and how bad Wagner is (which honestly I completely agree with what you said about them) don't forget about Blackwater Company and what they did in Iraq aswell as how even after they got convicted still received contracts from US government agencies. Germany has Asgaard which done embezzlement as well literally being convicted of "suspicion of founding a terrorist organization". The UK had Aegis Defence Services, you should research that one (specifically the "trophy" video), Erinys International (allogations of torture of prisoners). These are the once we know of , most of the crimes these companies got away with it and in fact most of those companies still operate in one form or the other. All of this happened at the same time in Iraq. This practise of mercenaries in modern day wars and their mindless violence is a very western thing, in fact you can even say the west did it first then russia followed. Of cource the western countries wouldn't publicly admit all of this but there are plenty of cracks people can see through. Nevertheless Brilliant video, only discovered your channel very recently. Also these are Video ideas/titels that would be nice to see because I find your style of presenting quite refreshing from the other channels; "The truth behind the war on terror", "The real Arab Spring" (essentially about what actually happened, I find the western view is very positive about it when in reality it is not that great of a time), "Why is Scandinavia so great?" and (finally) "The British Empire is worse then you think" (many people don't know the extent of how bad it was especially numbers regarding the topic or fun facts like the British concetration camps, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Boer_War_concentration_camps)(sorry for the wiki-link but it is a good starter) P.S. Correct me if I am wrong didn't the US/UK exploit the Middle East just like Russia is doing in Africa? Also isn't it ironic that you mentioned something along the lines of "all they want is stability", aren't the Libyans and Iraqis begging for it from the west (but they didn't listen) and didn't putin provide that stability to Syria after he took control?

[@SK-rt7ue]

I though this channel had a million subscribers...Unbelievable!!!

[@Faultlinevideos]

Well we are glad you got here early 😃

[@Ok-nn1ne]

Johnny Harris milking the Ukraine issue with stuff everyone knows. Good to see videos like yours that add more value to the audience

[@mdjey2]

Perun has great in depth presentations.

[@yato329]

Chef means head in french like guy in charge. You would be the chef cuisinier (head cook).

[@gocool_2.0]

As an Indian, the Russian problem with Africa exists here in India too. Russia is a major defence exporter as well as helped India against its wars with Pakistan. Also people support Russia as Russians have used their veto power to support India and have been a reliable partner in international geopolitics. Because of this Russia does not need any propaganda nor PR in India as Pro Russians stance have been opted by Indians from their childhood.

[@simulify8726]

The reason Indians are pro Russians is because US was basically arming a dictatorship disguised as democracy country, Pakistan. They even gone as far as not condemning the Bangladesh genocide and wanted to defeat India with Pakistan together. And since this was cold war, USSR sent it's nuke submarines to Indian Ocean and since then people developed a soft spot for Russia. And yeah, KGB infiltrated a lot of Indian institutions during Indira's Reign, hence Maoist parties and Naxalism

[@gocool_2.0]

@@simulify8726 That's also true. Indira Gandhi basically became a USSR puppet during her last days. Not many Indians know about this.

[@sharwama992]

Same I’m African countries

[@Giooseb]

We Indians take the majority voice instead of facts, it's sad how we support a dictatorship

[@gocool_2.0]

@@Giooseb Yeah. I too agree with you. We just have to be neutral in dire circumstances than supporting any of them.

[@davesprivatelounge]

A chef that runs a PMC? What even is Russia anymore

[@TheManinBlack9054]

Not an actual chef, thats like calling Biden a used car salesman

[@wellthen4128]

6:55 did homie just say Nambia😭

[@tim01263]

6:55 Nambia. D'oh!

[@Ironmann42]

Hi! Great content. But you have a huge mistake on your map. Crimea Peninsula is showed as a part of a russia but it's not true. Crimea is a part Ukraine.

[@milutinke]

The editing style is exactly like Johnny Harris.

[@rahul_sreedharan]

I was thinking the same ,

[@cstgraphpads2091]

Is this guy high, or did he miss the fact that the USSR was the primary arms supplier for many of these African nations for decades?

[@grid462]

USA be like: Wagner group bad BlackRock group great

[@jacondo2731]

one thing to note is that a country that's North of Mali there has been a Massive supporter and logistical provider for the French army in relation to their operations and i think i can guess which country i am referring to , in most anglophone sources the mention of Russian and this country's cooperation i.e the second biggest army in the continent of africa was slim as a mention , to add the post 2019 instability and factional wars between these generals led to have a very much schizophrenic foreign policy , whereby we see Pro russian support as well as pro french and even changing the constitution to allow for the army to intervene with the French military in 2020 constitutional referendum (which was fraudelent). Although the video is mostly correct it has to note that russian propaganda in this country we are talking about (which i am not mentioning for security reasons) is rather less present then you think , the media of this country is resilient because of it's monopoly of power and not much else , while pro russian sentiment population wise is singnificantly doubted for this country , what remains true however is that foreign policy for this country remains pro russian , not only because of the pro russian allegiances of some of it's generals but also because of it's huge reliance on russian imports when it comes to weaponry as a whole and logistical capability . Note: i hope this comment would be seen , if so , i apologize for not mentioning the country because i want to protect myself but the guess should be obvious and easy 🙏

[@bernard8793]

6:56 did you just name Namibia Nambia like Trump did?

[@de_stroyed]

This channel is going to become huge one day. There's going to be a time when you won't view and heart many of our comments like you currently do. Which is kinda sad to think about. :(

[@Faultlinevideos]

Building a likeminded community here is so important to us and we will continue to engage with everyone as much as we can. The form that comes in may change over time, but we really appreciate your support for the future of Faultline 🙏

[@andyc9902]

I'm new in this channel. Can I get a hello?

[@Faultlinevideos]

Hello Andy!

[@andyc9902]

@@Faultlinevideos 😊

[@Arturino_Burachelini]

russia is 1.5 centuries late to the collonial party XD

[@davesprivatelounge]

If Johnny Harris provided sources

[@wuthichaiauomsin6237]

most problem is what is people in african continent need are mostly figure by outsider including the people who make this video. it seem like that they can't even dream about develop their own country without being in conflict with other people interest.

[@user-uv4dt8dt4t]

Come on. Showing Russia with Crimea?

[@user-qz6sf1im6c]

Теперь к двум извечным вопросам в России - кто виноват и что делать добавился еще один - зачем нужно было бабушке тащиться туда?))) Прямо старуха-процентщица какая то получается)))) Опять Достоевский - сколько его не запрещай)))

[@user-gk8xr8pd5f]

Let's make some video about Central Asia and how this region is important for Russia/China

[@Daniella162]

I call it scramble for Africa part2

[@sssdddkkksss]

Lol "Nambia"

[@tokonibia]

Last last as Nigerian I stand with Russia 🤣

[@nnalotamkosisochukwu313]

Talk about Biafra war

[@damirsaraseka6016]

Dude, you have some mistakes on the map, Crimea belong to Ukraine.

[@christophergreen8113]

Is anyone else annoyed by the constant clicking noises added to the video? Very distracting...

[@tokonibia]

To be honest with China as a partner in Africa there has been some improvements

[@wabisabi119]

NAMBIA💀

[@angr3819]

Same as America then.

[@AC-kb3uk]

Give Africa peace

[@vvvunda8735]

Its funny, that Russia fight "anticolonial wars" in Africa :D

[@surinderjitsingh8954]

The Western nations have been doing the same

[@imzhenia]

This is unsettling to see how unwilling westerners are to cover complex topics from more than one "comfortable" angle. Without recognising past mistakes you can’t come to a brighter future) well, video editing is nice at least

[@user-sl3fv8tn9u]

Crimea is part of Ukraine not Russia. Please change map.

[@Raja-bz4yw]

I knew Putin was trying to get into Africa. He n the Chinese are doing similar things the Europeans did.

[@mustard_owl5650]

This is a video of utter political nonsense, it doesn't scratch the surface of the Affrican problem and just states that one party is bad , even with things that aren't bad like nuclear power plants. It could of explored the destabilization of these regions by developed countries the effects of neocoloniolizam and more, but it seems to be a shallow report on what is politically relevant in western countries and not an honest discussion of the problems faced by the continent.

[@sharwama992]

Make more content on Africa But try to be as unbiased as possible Thanks 😉😘

[@tokonibia]

I swear

[@bernard8793]

The Russians were invited by the government of mali the only invaders in that country are ISIS and Daesh also Russians have no bad cloud in Africa we like them here unlike the French and Amerikkk.

[@augustuslunasol10thapostle]

So you like the british belgians and the germans? Arguably the worst of theworst colonizers

[@bernard8793]

@@augustuslunasol10thapostle You probably one of those guys that never reads books because mommy neglected you

[@ChameleonAudio]

When you say “america requires some accountability” you mean they require the country they are selling to to take all the accountability so they seem like the good guys as usual 😂🤦‍♂️

[@David_Granger]

Africa isn't a country.

[@papapeethehunks]

It's the West fault that Africa is poor.

[@tim333y7]

I think you have greatly missed something in mali, france pulled out, because the government there was being increasingly anti democratic and not only because of „anti french sentiment“, and so of course the mali government turned to a fascist organization like the wagner group

[@Cyril_Blidar]

Crimea is Ukraine. Please change your maps.

[@ihssantheking9746]

i hate that almost every youtuber who wants to speak about a muslim terrorist group he mentions the word *is muslim* even if its not nasseciry

[@TheManinBlack9054]

Why are you calling it an invasion?! Don't you think such choice of word will create a negative prejudice? If USA does it its free trade and international involvement, when China or Russia does it it's "debt traps" and "invasions". Very irresponsible and biased. I expected better.

[@eldromedario3315]

отлично, мы рады за вас братья африканцы !

[@andyc9902]

Africa will never improve. You can't blame the people! It's the geography. Nothing grows here! So you need to have potted plants and "greenhouse" "colder greenhouses" I'm not African but I feel sad as the west! Along with china , and Russia has taken Africa for mickey, It is really sad to see we live in the same world with such deep inequalities! God bless the world.

[@Ahmed-Muflahi]

"china , and Russia has taken Africa for mickey" , funny coming from a wester who are the ones who colonised and exploited the entirety of Africa and were militarily present al the way till 2022 when France left Mali

[@sharwama992]

Amen 🙏

[@ahadu_entertainment]

As Ethiopian 🇪🇹 I support Russia 🇷🇺 because they stand with us while the west was support terrorist groups & separatists. I don't blame you for not telling the truth because you are exposed to mainstream media. Some of the photos you've showed are people rally for putin and willingness to fight beside Russia 🇷🇺.

[@yourlocalfloridaman6251]

I respect your stance, but both sides have equally influenced terrorist groups, however the US notably exacerbated the terrorist problems, while Russia is sending its own mercenary group which even though is fighting terrorists, is preforming terror activities in Ukraine, so I’d say both are equal on the hypothetical terrorist problem scale

[@sharwama992]

@@yourlocalfloridaman6251 The Russians are fighting the terrorist groups in Africa. The Americans and its Saudi puppets fund the terrorist groups. That’s the difference.

[@yourlocalfloridaman6251]

@@sharwama992 I don’t know where you got that the US funds them, but the Saudis definitely do

[@diabelgrogaty1963]

@@yourlocalfloridaman6251 Don't talk with the ruZZian troll. They would always ask thousand questions and say about how the West is the worst thing on the planet

[@yourlocalfloridaman6251]

@@diabelgrogaty1963 true, but I want to see what these people think

[@gilgabro420]

i totally understand hating france

[@tokonibia]

🇷🇺🤝🇳🇬

[@calitaliarepublic6753]

Russia and America are so similar it’s hard to tell them apart. Both countries have white majority populations, both are hyper capitalist with huge wealth gaps, Christian fundamentalists run the governments of both of them, both got rich from transcontinental empires blessed with navigable rivers and arable land and fossil fuels, both have huge marginalized minority groups, both have the largest nuclear stockpiles in the world, both used to have more colonies that they now regret losing, and both are actively engaged in neocolonialism all over the Global South. They might actually BE the same country, which I shall now call the United Federation of Amerussica.

[@AndreFTSG]

This is a very biased video... It mostly glosses over the fact that russia is doing exactly what USA and EU have done to countries in Africa. USA only refuses to sell arms when it is not their interest, it has nothing to do with human rights (Saudi Arabia VS Yemen). Doesn't it seem suspicious that whenever US interests arrise in an area, Islamic State appears (Syria, Afghanistan, Libya and now Mozambique). There are no innocents here.... France still to this day prints the money and controlls the currency of the French speaking African Countries. USA uses their might to get resources out of Africa. Africa has taken a neutral stand in this war... Like they have done on so many wars USA and EU have created. They are bullying Africa into imposing sanctions.

[@crishhari5903]

Sad to see this happening. Before China and Russia came to Africa, Africa was such a peaceful place. Western countries must work together and educate the poor African countries and convert them to the good side or else they know the consequences. Nobody would want to be the next Libya. Sad to see some African countries choosing the wrong side. Europe have even help protect Africas must valuable and spiritual artifacts in Europeans museums and this is how Africa repays Europe. Shameful.

[@TheManinBlack9054]

this has got to be sarcastic

[@user-km4bl1yt2d]

2:36 Crimea is Ukrainian territory illegally annexed by the ruscia. Showing on the map it as ruzzian you agreeing with everything ruscists commiting in Ukraine now incliding annexation. Unsub. Shame on you!

[@yaasinm]

So it’s okey when the west does it but not when countries like Russia,turkey,china does it?

[@jinjunliu2401]

He never justified the West's dealings there. It's not okay either way

[@yourlocalfloridaman6251]

Where have you heard people praise these actions?

[@augustuslunasol10thapostle]

No no one should do it you whataboutist tankeis can keep up with the clown show but no one’s falling for it