Author Archives: David Isenberg

Russian journalists dig up employment records showing that the ‘Wagner’ PMC employs 3,602 people

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Russian journalists dig up employment records showing that the ‘Wagner’ PMC employs 3,602 people Republic 08:17, 21 february 2018 The “Wagner” private military company has at least 3,602 combatants on its payroll,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Privatising while Rome burns: Why we need a moratorium on outsourcing

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Privatising while Rome burns: Why we need a moratorium on outsourcing Josiah Mortimer 31 January, 2018 (4 weeks ago) As the MoD launch plans to flog off their fire service, unions… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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White House Considers Citing Russian Deaths in Syria as Sign of U.S. Resolve

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White House Considers Citing Russian Deaths in Syria as Sign of U.S. Resolve By Jennifer Jacobs February 21, 2018, 12:09 PM EST Trump’s spokeswoman makes oblique reference to Syria battle More… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Cossack Fighter Laments Russian ‘Utilization’ Of Mercenaries In Syria

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Cossack Fighter Laments Russian ‘Utilization’ Of Mercenaries In Syria PETERSBURG, Russia — Russia is abuzz with media reports that dozens — perhaps hundreds, by some accounts — of Russian mercenaries were… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The business of war: Russian mercenaries in Syria

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The business of war: Russian mercenaries in Syria © Screengrab of the FRANCE 24 exclusive video Video by Elena VOLOCHINE Text by FRANCE 24 Latest update : 2018-02-23 A paramilitary chief… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘A Total F***-up’: Russian Mercenaries in Syria Lament U.S. Strike That Killed Dozens

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‘A Total F***-up’: Russian Mercenaries in Syria Lament U.S. Strike That Killed Dozens By David Brennan On 2/23/18 at 11:46 AM World Syrian Civil War us military Russia Russian military Recordings… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Syria war: Who are Russia’s shadowy Wagner mercenaries?

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Syria war: Who are Russia’s shadowy Wagner mercenaries? 23 February 2018 Syrian civil war Image copyright AFP Image caption Syrian government forces (pictured) are helped by heavy Russian firepower Russian mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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We’ve seen the contract between the UK

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We’ve seen the contract between the UK My colleagues and I at Duncan Lewis Solicitors* have seen the contract between the UK government and G4S for the running of Brook House… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia seeks to regulate private military contractors

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Russia seeks to regulate private military contractors By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV Associated Press Feb 14, 2018 MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian parliament is working on a bill to regulate private military companies,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Scots shell firm with mystery owners wins contracts to fuel US military

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15th February Scots shell firm with mystery owners wins contracts to fuel US military David Leask Chief Reporter Scots shell firm with mystery owners wins contracts to fuel US military 0… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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