Author Archives: David Isenberg

Putin Resorts to Syrian Mercenaries in Ukraine. It’s Not the First Time.

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Report Putin Resorts to Syrian Mercenaries in Ukraine. It’s Not the First Time. The Kremlin has been recruiting thousands of hardened Syrian fighters to join its war in Ukraine. March 25,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Among Ukraine’s Foreign Fighters

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Among Ukraine’s Foreign Fighters Antonia Hitchens The spectacle of popular resistance to the Russian invasion has drawn thousands of volunteers to the international legion. But who are they, and what motivates… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Syria’s dire economy and years of fighting send young ‘mercenaries’ to fight in Ukraine

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Thoughts on the Middle East, History and Religion Russia Syria’s dire economy and years of fighting send young ‘mercenaries’ to fight in Ukraine Global Voices 04/09/2022 By Raseef22 | – (… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Responding to headlines and images and a call of duty, recent US veterans are leaving to fight the Russians. It’s not a good idea.

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ukraine crisis Johnny get your gun … and go to Ukraine? Responding to headlines and images and a call of duty, recent US veterans are leaving to fight the Russians. It’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Adversary Air Contract For Nellis Air Force Base Won’t Be Renewed

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Adversary Air Contract For Nellis Air Force Base Won’t Be Renewed After years of providing Nellis with ‘red air’ capabilities, Draken International will cease operations at the base in June. by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian neofascists and their presence in Putin’s invading army expose his lies about Ukraine

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Daily Kos Attribution: AFP via Getty Images Nationalists at a 2014 rally supporting Russian troops in Donetsk in Moscow were eager members of the Russian Imperial Movement. Russian neofascists and their… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prigozhin in Ukraine

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https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-17 … Russian State Duma deputy Vitaly Milonov published a photo on VKontakte (a Russian social network) with Putin’s close ally and financier of the Wagner Group Evgeney Prigozhin on April… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Syrian fighters ready to join next phase of Ukraine war

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Syrian fighters ready to join next phase of Ukraine war By BASSEM MROUEyesterday 1 of 5 FILE – Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, gestures while speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How Democracies Spy on Their Citizens

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A Reporter at Large April 25 & May 2, 2022 Issue How Democracies Spy on Their Citizens The inside story of the world’s most notorious commercial spyware and the big tech… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Finland for Ukraine and Its Foreign Legion

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Lessons from Finland for Ukraine and Its Foreign Legion Elizabeth M.F. Grasmeder March 21, 2022 Commentary Editor’s note: Don’t miss our comprehensive guide to Russia’s war against Ukraine.   On the heels of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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