Author Archives: David Isenberg

Rebel Russian mercenaries barrel towards Moscow

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Rebel Russian mercenaries barrel towards Moscow Reuters June 24, 20231:21 PM EDTUpdated 12 min ago Summary Companies Wagner forces in control of Rostov Reuters journalists see column advancing past Voronezh Helicopters… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Kremlin accuses mercenary chief of ‘armed mutiny’ after he vows retribution for dead fighters

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Kremlin accuses mercenary chief of ‘armed mutiny’ after he vows retribution for dead fighters Russia quickly launched a criminal investigation after Wagner mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin warned that his troops… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenary chief’s forces advance toward Moscow as Putin vows harsh punishment for rebellion leaders

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Mercenary chief’s forces advance toward Moscow as Putin vows harsh punishment for rebellion leaders By The Associated Press46 minutes ago 1 of 27 Russian servicemen guard an area standing in front… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Gold, arms and mercenaries: On UAE’s shadowy networks in Sudan

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Gold, arms and mercenaries: On UAE’s shadowy networks in Sudan Andreas Krieg 1 May 2023 12:18 BST | Last update: 1 month 1 week ago The UAE’s network-centric statecraft is part… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Treasury Sanctions the Head of the Wagner Group in Mali

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Treasury Sanctions the Head of the Wagner Group in Mali Home | News & Events | Treasury Sanctions the Head of the Wagner Group in Mali   U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Taiwan’s quest to upgrade battle readiness is evolving

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Taiwan’s quest to upgrade battle readiness is evolving Russia’s war in Ukraine and Beijing’s growing strength have accelerated Taipei’s military overhaul by John P Ruehl May 27, 2023 Taiwanese soldiers take… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian mercenaries cash in on Europe’s scramble for African timber

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Russian mercenaries cash in on Europe’s scramble for African timber 16.05.2023 New evidence reveals an EU timber rush in one of the world’s most fragile nations fuels local instability and bolsters… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How Russia’s Wagner Group funds its role in Putin’s Ukraine war by plundering Africa’s resources

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CBS Mornings How Russia’s Wagner Group funds its role in Putin’s Ukraine war by plundering Africa’s resources By Debora Patta, Sarah Carter Updated on: May 16, 2023 / 9:52 AM /… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Chinese PSCs in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Anglophone Africa

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Chinese PSCs in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Anglophone Africa By: Sergey Sukhankin May 19, 2023 04:32 PMAge: 1 month Executive Summary China`s strategic interests in Sub-Saharan Africa are diverse and,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What Is Russia’s Wagner Group Doing in Africa?

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What Is Russia’s Wagner Group Doing in Africa? By William Rampe Last updated May 23, 2023 4:25 pm (EST) Russia’s Wagner Group has intervened in the affairs of several African countries,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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