Author Archives: David Isenberg

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 16, 2023

Posted on April 27, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 16, 2023 Apr 16, 2023 – Press ISW Download the PDF   Karolina Hird, Grace Mappes, Riley Bailey, Layne Philipson, Nicole Wolkov, George Barros, and Frederick… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 15, 2023

Posted on April 27, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 15, 2023 Apr 15, 2023 – Press ISW Download the PDF Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 15, 2023 George Barros, Riley Bailey, Karolina Hird, Angela Howard,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Note to Readers

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

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State Duma passes law giving Wagner mercenaries ‘combat veteran’ status

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

State Duma passes law giving Wagner mercenaries ‘combat veteran’ status 1:53 pm, April 20, 2023 Source: Meduza The State Duma passed a bill that will allow Wagner Group mercenaries who have… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Group mercenaries admit killing 40 children in Bakhmut

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

WAR IN UKRAINE Wagner Group mercenaries admit killing 40 children in Bakhmut Marc Bennetts Tuesday April 18 2023, 1.05pm BST, The Times Two former Russian mercenaries have admitted killing hundreds of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin spokesman’s son Nikolai Peskov joins Wagner mercenaries

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Putin spokesman’s son Nikolai Peskov joins Wagner mercenaries Tom Parfitt Monday April 24 2023, 12.01am BST, The Times Nikolai Peskov moved to Britain with his mother at the end of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Dilemma of Mercenarism and Volunteering During Armed Conflicts

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

The Dilemma of Mercenarism and Volunteering During Armed Conflicts A Critical Reading into Law and Practice April 18, 2023 80 views Download as PDF This post is also available in: Arabic… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Angola: Foreign Minister Writes to UNSG Over Alleged Mercenaries Sent to Ukraine

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Angola: Foreign Minister Writes to UNSG Over Alleged Mercenaries Sent to Ukraine Pixabay Ukraine Russia war soldiers conflict invasion 27 March 2023 Angola Press Agency (Luanda) Luanda — The minister of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian ex-mercenary, seeking asylum in Norway, admits to charges following bar brawl

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian ex-mercenary, seeking asylum in Norway, admits to charges following bar brawl   Andrey Medvedev, right, a former member of the Russian private military contractor Wagner, listens to his lawyer during… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Son of Putin’s spokesman says he served with Wagner in Ukraine

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Son of Putin’s spokesman says he served with Wagner in Ukraine Nikolai Peskov says his father, Dmitry, is ‘proud’ after his stint fighting against Kyiv’s forces. Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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