Author Archives: David Isenberg

Russian volunteers for the war in Ukraine are trained on the money of the Chechen oligarch Movsadi Alviyev

Posted on July 6, 2023 by David Isenberg

Google Translation Russian volunteers for the war in Ukraine are trained on the money of the Chechen oligarch Movsadi Alviyev The Special Forces University in Chechnya has become one of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Group’s uncertain future raises security and political questions across Africa

Posted on July 6, 2023 by David Isenberg

Alert 176 – Wagner Group’s uncertain future raises security and political questions across Africa Source: english.ahram.org.eg A week after the Wagner Group’s 24 June aborted insurrection against the Russian state questions… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin’s Real Security Crisis

Posted on July 6, 2023 by David Isenberg

Putin’s Real Security Crisis The Most Important Lesson of the Wagner Rebellion Is the FSB’s Failure By Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan July 6, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mutiny in Russia: What Happened, What’s Next and What To Be Thankful For

Posted on July 6, 2023 by David Isenberg

Analysis & Opinions – Russia Matters Mutiny in Russia: What Happened, What’s Next and What To Be Thankful For Author: Simon Saradzhyan | June 29, 2023 What drove Yevgeny Prigozhin to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Exiled’ Prigozhin Returns to Russia and Gets His Weapons Back

Posted on July 6, 2023 by David Isenberg

Exiled’ Prigozhin Returns to Russia and Gets His Weapons Back Allison Quinn / The Daily Beast The Russian mercenary boss who got off unscathed after staging an armed uprising against the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Is Wagner Group Too Big to Fail?

Posted on July 6, 2023 by David Isenberg

Is Wagner Group Too Big to Fail? Posted on July 6, 2023 by Yves Smith Yves here. Update 6:15 AM EDT: Helmer’s skeptical take on the hogtying of Prigozhin seems confirmed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prigozhin mansion: Russian TV shows footage to discredit Wagner leader after failed mutiny

Posted on July 6, 2023 by David Isenberg

Prigozhin mansion: Russian TV shows footage to discredit Wagner leader after failed mutiny By Andrew Osborn July 6, 20236:20 AM EDTUpdated 8 hours ago Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin leaves the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner mutiny could push a weak Russia closer to Iran

Posted on July 6, 2023 by David Isenberg

Wagner mutiny could push a weak Russia closer to Iran A weaker Russia needs Iran more; on the other hand, a weaker Russia threatens both countries’ authoritarian model of governance. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Architects of Terror – The Wagner Group’s Blueprint for State Capture in the Central African Republic

Posted on July 5, 2023 by David Isenberg

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Libya factions reassess Wagner’s operations in light of mutiny in Russia 

Posted on July 5, 2023 by David Isenberg

Libya factions reassess Wagner’s operations in light of mutiny in Russia  The Wagner issue could significantly impact the conflict in Libya and lead to further instability in the country. This picture… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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