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Russia skirts Western sanctions to ramp up its military footprint in Africa

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Moscow is using cargo ships to send tanks, armored vehicles, artillery and other high-value equipment to West Africa .

AP tracked a convoy of Russian -flagged cargo ships as they made a nearly one-month journey from the Baltic Sea .

The deliveries could strengthen Russia ’s fledgling Africa Corps as Moscow competes with the United States , Europe and China .

The flow of weapons from Russia appears to be speeding Africa Corps ’ ascendancy over Wagner , experts say.

The EU in December targeted Unit 29155 Maj. Gen. Andrey Averyanov with sanctions, alleging that he is in charge of Africa Corps operations.

Researchers and military officials say the flow of the weapons is helping Africa Corps win over mercenaries loyal to Wagner .

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