Author Archives: David Isenberg

Russian ex-mercenary, seeking asylum in Norway, admits to charges following bar brawl

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Russian ex-mercenary, seeking asylum in Norway, admits to charges following bar brawl   Andrey Medvedev, right, a former member of the Russian private military contractor Wagner, listens to his lawyer during… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Son of Putin’s spokesman says he served with Wagner in Ukraine

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Son of Putin’s spokesman says he served with Wagner in Ukraine Nikolai Peskov says his father, Dmitry, is ‘proud’ after his stint fighting against Kyiv’s forces. Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Boss Says Forces Won’t Take Any More Prisoners in Ukraine

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Wagner Boss Says Forces Won’t Take Any More Prisoners in Ukraine By AFP one day ago PMC Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin. Konkord Company Press Service / TASS The chief of Russia’s Wagner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ex-Member Of Russia’s Wagner Group Detained After Revealing Alleged Atrocities

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April 25, 2023 By RFE/RL’s North.Realities Ex-Member Of Russia’s Wagner Group Detained After Revealing Alleged Atrocities PMC Wagner Center in St. Petersburg (file photo) Police in the Russian city of Saratov… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Grim Life and Brutal Death of a Wagner Recruit

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The Grim Life and Brutal Death of a Wagner Recruit A Russian prisoner struck a deal to fight for six months in Ukraine in exchange for his freedom, one of many… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Amid the war in Ukraine, Russia’s Wagner Group eyes up Sudan’s gold

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Amid the war in Ukraine, Russia’s Wagner Group eyes up Sudan’s gold April 25, 2023 0 Comments By Nikola Mikovic While Ukraine prepares to launch a large-scale counteroffensive against the Russian forces… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia wants to ditch the Wagner Group and replace it with another private army that’s easier to control, UK intel says

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Russia wants to ditch the Wagner Group and replace it with another private army that’s easier to control, UK intel says Sophia Ankel Apr 4, 2023, 7:44 AM EDT Wagner mercenary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Netanyahu should drop his plan to create a private army for Israel’s Itamar Ben Givr

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Netanyahu should drop his plan to create a private army for Israel’s Itamar Ben Givr by Dov S. Zakheim, Opinion Contributor – 03/31/23 10:00 AM ET AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner Israeli Knesset… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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98 Military Families Silenced by Nondisclosure Agreements with Private Base Housing Companies

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98 Military Families Silenced by Nondisclosure Agreements with Private Base Housing Companies In this photo provided by the U.S. Air Force, housing for service members is shown, Thursday, April 28, 2022.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia-Ukraine war fuels debate on mercenaries

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Russia-Ukraine war fuels debate on mercenaries When the war started, Russia had alleged that NATO soldiers were fighting in Ukrainian army uniform. This was not proved, though there were instances of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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