Author Archives: David Isenberg

Russia-Ukraine: Who are Wagner Group? UK sanctions on Russian mercenaries and links to Putin, explained

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Russia-Ukraine: Who are Wagner Group? UK sanctions on Russian mercenaries and links to Putin, explained After Boris Johnson announced new UK sanctions targeting the Wagner Group of Russian mercenaries, here’s what… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.K. Says Russian Mercenary Group Aims to Assassinate Ukraine’s President

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U.K. Says Russian Mercenary Group Aims to Assassinate Ukraine’s President Britain imposes sanctions on Wagner Group, saying the company has been ‘reportedly tasked’ with killing Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky U.K. officials have in recent weeks spoken… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Returning Soldiers Reveal the Dark Side of Life in the Ukrainian Foreign Legion

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Hieu Le, who served with the US military in Afghanistan, said his combat experience did not prepare him for the horrors of the front line in Ukraine. Photo: Hieu Le Returning Soldiers Reveal the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The world’s soldiers of fortune find a new paymaster: Putin

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The world’s soldiers of fortune find a new paymaster: Putin With its war machine short of recruits, Russia is said to be turning to the Wagner Group for help, write George… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Minister names more law firms acting for Russians on sanctions

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Minister names more law firms acting for Russians on sanctions By Sam Tobin24 March 2022 Two more law firms which have ‘made representations to the government on behalf of Russian or… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What is the Wagner Group? Who are secretive mercenaries in Kyiv targeting Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky

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What is the Wagner Group? Who are secretive mercenaries in Kyiv targeting Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky The Wagner Group do not officially exist – but the shadowy network of mercenaries with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A bunch of thugs so vicious they filmed themselves torturing, dismembering and then setting fire to a Syrian army deserter

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A bunch of thugs so vicious they filmed themselves torturing, dismembering and then setting fire to a Syrian army deserter: Professor MARK GALEOTTI on the mercenary squad ‘tasked with assassinating Zelensky… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ukraine says bodies of Russian mercenaries have tags ‘showing Syrian phone numbers’

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Ukraine says bodies of Russian mercenaries have tags ‘showing Syrian phone numbers’ World 2 min read The New Arab Staff 10 March, 2022 Ukraine’s Defence Ministry claims that it has found… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ukraine war: 40,000 Syrians could be deployed to fight on Russian side

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Ukraine war: 40,000 Syrians could be deployed to fight on Russian side UK-based activist group says Syrians promised a salary of $1,100 by Russia to fight in Ukraine Syrian students wave… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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War in Ukraine: How Russia is recruiting mercenaries

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War in Ukraine: How Russia is recruiting mercenaries By Hanan Razek and Ilya Barabanov BBC News Arabic & BBC News Russian Published 12 March Related Topics Russia-Ukraine war Image source, @RSOTM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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