Author Archives: David Isenberg

The Wagner Group and incipient warlordism in Russia.

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Jan 20, 2023 If the dissolution of Russia is an “existential threat” to the world, as the Kremlin has it, to what extent does incipient warlordism contribute to such dissolution? …… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How Putin’s Russian goon squad used Mexican gig workers to troll an American election

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Politics How Putin’s Russian goon squad used Mexican gig workers to troll an American election The Wagner Group is a private company in name only. A trove of leaked documents demonstrate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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GROWING EVIDENCE OF ATROCITIES PERPETRATED BY WAGNER MERCENARIES

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Photo Source: © Luis Tato/AFP via Getty Images Atrocity Alert No. 334: Nigeria, Philippines and Wagner Group 8 February 2023 Atrocity Alert … GROWING EVIDENCE OF ATROCITIES PERPETRATED BY WAGNER MERCENARIES Mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin promised to support the families of fighters who go to Ukraine with private military companies

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Putin promised to support the families of fighters who go to Ukraine with private military companies 12:05 pm, February 16, 2023 Source: RIA Novosti The Russian authorities are considering whether to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How to Beat the Wagner Group

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How to Beat the Wagner Group The U.S. Treasury Department’s recent sanctions are only a first step in stopping the Russian mercenaries. By Christopher Faulkner, an assistant professor of national security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘They Bury Them Day And Night’: Cemeteries For Wagner Mercenaries Grow Across Russia

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February 11, 2023 16:41 GMT By Yekaterina Barkalova RFE/RL’s Siberia.Realities ‘They Bury Them Day And Night’: Cemeteries For Wagner Mercenaries Grow Across Russia During a recent trip to the cemetery in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Analysis: Kremlin moves to rein in Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin

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February 14, 20232:00 AM EST Last Updated 2 days ago Analysis: Kremlin moves to rein in Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin By Andrew Osborn [1/3] Evgeny Prigozhin (L) assists Russian Prime Minister Vladimir… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Arrests Four More in the Assassination of Haiti’s President

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U.S. Arrests Four More in the Assassination of Haiti’s President The suspects, including three Americans, were arrested and indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday for their alleged ties to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Why Russian Energy Giant Gazprom Is Mustering a Private Army

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Why Russian Energy Giant Gazprom Is Mustering a Private Army It’s less about command and control than currying favor. by Benjamin Parker February 15, 2023 5:30 am 08 March 2022, Russia, St.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Israeli Hackers Who Tried to Steal Kenya’s Election

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Haaretz The Israeli Hackers Who Tried to Steal Kenya’s Election The campaign by Kenya’s opposition to cast doubt on William Ruto’s 2022 victory was aided by Israeli hackers, who accessed the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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