The War on Terror in Ukraine, Russia and Mali

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Russia's military is still trying to encircle kire overnight, a missile hit a shopping mall in the city, killing eight people. But reports say that forces advancing on the capital have stalled us. The wagner group has been fighting all over the world. It was founded by dmitri utkin, who is a former russian soldier. And ironically, for a man now involved in a denartcivication campaign in ukraine, he's covered in nartsy tattoos.

Russian forces advancing on Kyiv have stalled. Ukraine has refused the demand to surrender Mariupol. But it’s not just Russian regular troops fighting: we look at Russia’s use of mercenaries. Lithuania allowed Taiwan to open a representative office in Vilnius, and is now facing the wrath of China. And included in the exodus of Ukrainians are plenty of four-legged companions. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer