The article discusses Ukraine’s psychological campaign aimed at countering Russia’s influence and fear in Africa. The campaign involves hunting down Russian mercenaries, particularly those affiliated with the Wagner Group, who are involved in various conflicts across the continent.
According to the article, Ukraine’s efforts have been met with resistance from Russia, which has accused Ukraine of being a “terrorist state.” However, Ukraine has fired back, saying that it is determined to hunt down Wagner mercenaries wherever they operate, including in Africa.
The article highlights the potential benefits of Ukraine’s campaign, noting that if the West were to step up support for Ukraine’s global operations, it could help erode Russia’s influence in Africa, disrupt Wagner’s activities, and strengthen local resistance to authoritarian entrenchment.
The article also quotes various experts, including Russian historian Irina Filatova, who notes that Ukraine’s efforts are aimed at proving that Russia is not all-powerful and can be defeated. Other experts, such as Giustozzi and Mick Ryan, emphasize the importance of Ukraine’s campaign in countering Russia’s influence and undermining its claims to be a global power.
The article concludes by highlighting the potential for Ukraine’s spycraft to become a model for other nations, particularly those in NATO, and notes that Ukraine has already demonstrated its willingness to “fight with their bare hands” if necessary.
