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CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, 05/16/23

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Vladimir Putin's Attack Dog in Ukraine Requires Deep Pockets

Wagner-Bosse of Guinea, Prigosian relies on plundering natural resources. Documents obtained by CBS News show how Wagner is given government contracts to exploit C.A.R.'s gold mines and forests through a galaxy of shell companies. In exchange, Wagner provides mercenary muscle to prop up the country's leader. State Department officials have told us that the U.S. is working to limit Wagner's operations in Africa.

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