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gems, warlords and mercenaries: russia’s playbook in central african

By The New York Times . But Russia’s help comes at a cost. Its representatives have struck deals with the government to mine diamonds where the trade is legal — one of many signs that Russia’s push into the country is closely tied to the profits it can reap. . .....

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