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- ▸A Ukrainian report seen by Bloomberg detailed Russia's shift to poorer African nations for recruitment. — Bloomberg Politics
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Russia Expands African Military Recruitment
Russia reportedly is widening military recruitment in poorer African countries after Kenya and South Africa issued warnings.
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Tanzanian Dissident Abducted in Kenya
A Tanzanian government critic was abducted in Kenya, marking the third such attack, Amnesty said.
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- ▸The abducted critic was a government opponent of President Samia Suluhu Hassan. — Bloomberg Politics
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China Seeks India Border Cooperation
China said it wants cooperation with India on border issues after India expressed concerns about Chinese patrol changes.
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- ▸India stated that changes in Chinese border patrols disturb peace in the area. — Bloomberg Politics
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Pentagon FORTRESS Military Readiness Initiative
The Pentagon's FORTRESS initiative requires major U.S. military bases to sustain operations for 90 days without civilian power or supply chains.
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- ▸The FORTRESS initiative applies to every major U.S. military base. — Fox News Politics
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FBI Arrests CIA Contractor for Leaking Classified Information
The FBI arrested CIA contractor Ian A. Brinksman for allegedly leaking national defense information to his romantic partner.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Brinksman, age 42, a Washington D.C. man, allegedly leaked information to his romantic partner knowing they intended to publish it. — Washington Examiner