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Aug 2023
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Is Wagner Recruiting in Poland?

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In today’s episode, we discuss why two Russian’s have been arrested in Poland. Also, we run through the Taiwan Vice President’s visit to the US; a shock candidate takes the lead in Argentina’s primary; & North Korea steps up their weapon production.


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Further reading:


✍️ Wagner Group in Poland



✍️ Taiwan VP Visits US



✍️ Argentina Primary



✍️ North Korea Orders More Weapons



✍️ Niger Update


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