Author Archives: David Isenberg

‘I realized this isn’t my war’ New footage appears to show the sledgehammer murder of another former Wagner Group mercenary

Posted on February 14, 2023 by David Isenberg

‘I realized this isn’t my war’ New footage appears to show the sledgehammer murder of another former Wagner Group mercenary 2:53 am, February 13, 2023 Source: Meduza Grey Zone on Telegram… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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After Prigozhin reports Wagner Group’s capture of Krasna Hora, Defense Ministry attributes victory to unspecified ‘volunteers’

Posted on February 14, 2023 by David Isenberg

After Prigozhin reports Wagner Group’s capture of Krasna Hora, Defense Ministry attributes victory to unspecified ‘volunteers’ 7:39 am, February 13, 2023 Source: Russian Defense Ministry At a briefing on Monday, Russia’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 11, 2023

Posted on February 14, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 11, 2023 Riley Bailey, Kateryna Stepanenko, Grace Mappes, Angela Howard, and Frederick W. Kagan February 11, 9 pm ET  … Wagner Group financier Yevgeny Prigozhin is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Just to survive’: Wagner fighters recount the horrors of battle in eastern Ukraine

Posted on February 13, 2023 by David Isenberg

‘Just to survive’: Wagner fighters recount the horrors of battle in eastern Ukraine By Tim Lister and Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Published 3:49 AM EST, Sun February 12, 2023 Video Ad Feedback… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Countering the Wagner Group and Degrading Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine

Posted on February 11, 2023 by David Isenberg

Countering the Wagner Group and Degrading Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine Press Statement Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State January 26, 2023 The United States is sanctioning individuals and entities linked… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Strangers in a Strange Land: Foreign Volunteers in the Struggle for Ukrainian Freedom

Posted on February 11, 2023 by David Isenberg

Strangers in a Strange Land: Foreign Volunteers in the Struggle for Ukrainian Freedom By Jack Wyss January 29, 2023 In March 2022, just as the Russian invasion of Ukraine began to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Uruguayan soldier says he fights in Ukraine to “get value” out of his military experience

Posted on February 11, 2023 by David Isenberg

Uruguayan soldier says he fights in Ukraine to “get value” out of his military experience Wednesday, February 1st 2023 – 15:34 UTC Full article 1 comment Teddy said that he decided… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Do not exaggerate importance of America’s equivalent to Wagner Group PMC’ says Russia

Posted on February 11, 2023 by David Isenberg

UPDATE: ‘Do not exaggerate importance of America’s equivalent to Wagner Group PMC’ says Russia By Matthew Roscoe • 02 February 2023 • 11:27 Americas answer to Russia’s Wagner Group PMC ‘leaving’… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How Moscow bought a new sphere of influence on the cheap

Posted on February 11, 2023 by David Isenberg

How Moscow bought a new sphere of influence on the cheap Focusing on a strip of countries from Mali to Sudan, it is challenging the west and opening what some call… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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“Opportunity Is Always Out There” With Simon Mann

Posted on February 11, 2023 by David Isenberg

Ash Milton January 18, 2023 Articles “Opportunity Is Always Out There” With Simon Mann Chatham House/Simon Mann Simon Mann was formed in consummately British institutions. After completing his education at Eton… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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