Author Archives: David Isenberg

Why the Wagner Group Won’t Leave Africa

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ANALYSIS Why the Wagner Group Won’t Leave Africa The mercenary group is a product of the system Putin built, and he can’t dismantle it without undermining Moscow’s global influence. By John A.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The New Russian Mercenary Marketplace

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The New Russian Mercenary Marketplace Jack Margolin on how Wagner and the Russian state are striving for new ways to co-exist Читать на русском By Jack Margolin 21 August 2023 Photo: Scanpix Last… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner troops could ‘cut off’ Baltic states from NATO, warns expert

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Wagner troops could ‘cut off’ Baltic states from NATO, warns expert By Joshua Askew Published on 01/08/2023 – 06:00•Updated 15/08/2023 – 14:52 Comments Some NATO states “are naturally worried that… Wagner could… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner still using Facebook to recruit fighters, despite Meta saying content will be removed

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Wagner still using Facebook to recruit fighters, despite Meta saying content will be removed By Giulia Carbonaro Published on 19/08/2023 – 09:00•Updated 21/08/2023 – 10:58 Comments In late May, Meta said it… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 21, 2023

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 21, 2023 Aug 21, 2023 – Press ISW … Russian insider sources indicated that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the General Staff Army… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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New ‘educational’ organization registered in Belarus under Wagner Group name

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New ‘educational’ organization registered in Belarus under Wagner Group name 11:20 am, August 16, 2023 Source: Meduza An new LLC with the name “Wagner Group” has been registered as an “educational”… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Lithuania closes two crossings on Belarusian border, citing threat posed by Wagner Group

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Lithuania closes two crossings on Belarusian border, citing threat posed by Wagner Group 1:06 pm, August 16, 2023 Source: Meduza On August 18, Lithuania will temporarily close two crossing points on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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AECOM to serve as infrastructure delivery advisor for Ukraine reconstruction

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News Release AECOM to serve as infrastructure delivery advisor for Ukraine reconstruction PDF Version The Company has formalized partnerships with the Government of Ukraine to provide program management and technical advisory… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Yevgeny Prigozhin says Wagner Group ‘creating nightmares for ISIS’ and ‘making Russia greater on all continents’ in new video message

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Yevgeny Prigozhin says Wagner Group ‘creating nightmares for ISIS’ and ‘making Russia greater on all continents’ in new video message 3:21 pm, August 21, 2023 Source: Meduza Grey Zone, a Telegram… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Progozhin releases his first post-putsch video — from the Sahel.

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Progozhin releases his first post-putsch video — from the Sahel. He says he is making Russia great again in Africa and doesn’t mind the 50 degree (centigrade) heat. 1:51 PM ·… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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