Author Archives: David Isenberg

An off-the-books mercenary army is gaining power in Putin’s Russia

Posted on February 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

An off-the-books mercenary army is gaining power in Putin’s Russia Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN Updated 10:00 PM EST, Mon January 30, 2023 A version of this story appears in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia’s Wagner Group mercenaries ‘secretly develop explosive-tipped ”swarm drones” in murky deal with Chinese spies’

Posted on February 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russia’s Wagner Group mercenaries ‘secretly develop explosive-tipped ”swarm drones” in murky deal with Chinese spies’ Russia’s Wagner Group will be aided by ‘secret drones’ bought from the Chinese The drones are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenary account of Putin’s Ukraine tactics has chilling echoes of Stalin WWII orders

Posted on February 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

Mercenary account of Putin’s Ukraine tactics has chilling echoes of Stalin WWII orders 80 years ago today the German 6th Army surrendered to the Red Army at Stalingrad, now in Ukraine… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Soldiers Who Fled Battle Admit Ukraine War Crimes

Posted on February 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian Soldiers Who Fled Battle Admit Ukraine War Crimes By Brendan Cole On 2/2/23 at 5:33 AM EST Current Time 0:40 / Duration 3:53 Two Russian soldiers who were both recently fighting for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Eswatini king ‘uses mercenaries to torture activists’

Posted on February 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

Eswatini king ‘uses mercenaries to torture activists’ By. Sandile Motha 29th Jan 2023 King Mswati III and Eswatini government ropes in SA-based mercenaries to clamp down on pro-democracy forces. / Gallo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia’s Shadow Army Accused in Mysterious Teen Abductions

Posted on February 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russia’s Shadow Army Accused in Mysterious Teen Abductions ‘MY BOYS’ The Wagner Group is allegedly getting back at fighters who left the private mercenary group by kidnapping their family members. Philip… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ukraine Symposium – A Wagner Group Fighter in Norway

Posted on February 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

Ukraine Symposium – A Wagner Group Fighter in Norway by Camilla Cooper | Feb 1, 2023 In the early hours of Friday, January 13th, the alarm went off in a military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Executive Outcomes founder Tony Buckingham lands acreage in Malta

Posted on February 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

Executive Outcomes founder Tony Buckingham lands acreage in Malta Tony Buckingham’s Albion Energy secures acreage held buy his former company Heritage Oil 2 February 2023 13:41 GMT Updated  2 February 2023… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Soaring Death Toll Gives Grim Insight Into Russian Tactics

Posted on February 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

Soaring Death Toll Gives Grim Insight Into Russian Tactics Moscow is sending poorly trained recruits, including convicts, to the front lines in eastern Ukraine to pave the way for more seasoned… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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H.R.506 – To designate the Russian-based mercenary Wagner Group as a foreign terrorist organization, and for other purposes

Posted on February 3, 2023 by David Isenberg

H.R.506 – To designate the Russian-based mercenary Wagner Group as a foreign terrorist organization, and for other purposes. 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Get alerts Bill Hide Overview Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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