Stevenson’s army, March 15

– WaPo notes that Russia’s mercenary Wagner forces are now in 18 African countries.

– New Covid cases force multiple lockdowns in China.

– Politico reports DOD proposal to send more trainers to Ukraine was rejected in December.

– FT says Russia’s tactics in Ukraine look like Syria playbook.

– NYT says Russia is using missile with good decoys.

-GZero looks at Belarus role.

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