ISW is a great resource for keeping up with the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. This highlights the critical nature of Syria for Putin and how having to evacuate two navel bases in Syria means well he's in deep trouble.

Russia has used its PMC to influence Africa and since these countries are not wealthy the PMC often take resources like gold in return. Those avenues could quickly go to the wayside and further chaos could erupt in these countries like Chad, Mali, and others who are struggling with Islamic Insurgents.