RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Moscow is panicking as Ukraine successfully opens a “second front” against Russian interests—thousands of miles away in Africa. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko openly admitted that Ukrainian special forces and military personnel are active in multiple African countries, forcing Russian-backed networks onto the defensive. Kyiv’s low-footprint, high-impact campaign is hitting Moscow where it hurts most: The Sahel & Mali: Providing intelligence and drone training to local forces, systematically degrading Russia’s proxy army. Libya & the Mediterranean: Setting up operations in western Libya to launch naval and aerial drone strikes against Russia’s

Moscow is panicking as Ukraine successfully opens a “second front” against Russian interests—thousands of miles away in Africa.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko openly admitted that Ukrainian special forces and military personnel are active in multiple African countries, forcing Russian-backed networks onto the defensive.

Kyiv’s low-footprint, high-impact campaign is hitting Moscow where it hurts most:

The Sahel & Mali: Providing intelligence and drone training to local forces, systematically degrading Russia’s proxy army.

Libya & the Mediterranean: Setting up operations in western Libya to launch naval and aerial drone strikes against Russia’s lucrative “shadow fleet” oil tankers.

Sudan: Disrupting the illicit gold-mining networks that the Kremlin relies on to bypass Western financial sanctions.

Led by Ukraine’s intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov, this global strategy ensures Russia can no longer treat Africa as a safe, sanctions-free cash cow. Putin now has to defend his architecture worldwide, stretching Moscow’s resources to a breaking point. 🇺🇦🚢🌍  #UkraineWar  #AfricaCampaign  #Budanov  #Libya  #Mali  #RussiaIsWeak  #Geopolitics

— @jalle51 Jul 18, 2026