Putin planning to use private militias to 'weaponise' flow of migrants

is trying to destabilise Europe and influence its elections by moving migrants into the continent using private armies, it is claimed.

already wields influence over a number of the main routes used to reach the continent, and it is now feared that Russia will 'intensify' its efforts to direct migrants towards Europe with the arrival of spring.

Using paramilitary forces and private mercenaries, including the notorious , it is believed Russia will stoke violence in already volatile nations such as Burkina Faso, Mali, Sudan, Central African Republic and Libya - forcing people to flee their homes and thus driving refugees towards Europe.

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