Author Archives: David Isenberg

Russia’s ‘Elite’ Shadow Army Edges Into Complete Collapse

Posted on January 24, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russia’s ‘Elite’ Shadow Army Edges Into Complete Collapse NOSEDIVE The private Russian fighting corps appear to be teetering on the brink of a dramatic meltdown. Shannon Vavra National Security Reporter Updated Jan.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. cable: Russian paramilitary group set to get cash infusion from expanded African mine

Posted on January 24, 2023 by David Isenberg

U.S. cable: Russian paramilitary group set to get cash infusion from expanded African mine The Wagner Group’s mining efforts are becoming increasingly lucrative for the organization. The Wagner Group could see… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner financier Prigozhin launches campaign aimed at portraying himself anti-corruption crusader

Posted on January 24, 2023 by David Isenberg

Wagner financier Prigozhin launches campaign aimed at portraying himself anti-corruption crusader January 22, 2023, 11:53 AM 721 Evgeny Prigozhin, Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Peskov (Photo:REUTERS/Misha Japaridze) The founder and sponsor of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Ukrainian commander who’s helped decimate Russia’s notorious Wagner group

Posted on January 24, 2023 by David Isenberg

The Ukrainian commander who’s helped decimate Russia’s notorious Wagner group EXCLUSIVE: The commander of the Georgian Legion in Ukraine has spoken out over recent combat operations that resulted in heavy losses… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Weapons Analysis: Russia’s Wagner Organization and Its Combined Arms Operations in Ukraine

Posted on January 24, 2023 by David Isenberg

Member Exclusives Weapons Analysis: Russia’s Wagner Organization and Its Combined Arms Operations in Ukraine War Noir and Lucas Webber Jan 20 Since the onset of the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prigozhin’s star fades, Putin bets on Russian army again

Posted on January 24, 2023 by David Isenberg

Prigozhin’s star fades, Putin bets on Russian army again January 23, 2023, 05:29 AM FBI announcement on the search for Prigozhin (Photo:Reuters) In the wake of Wagner Group founder and financier… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin’s Ukraine Folly Enables Kremlin Rivals

Posted on January 24, 2023 by David Isenberg

Putin’s Ukraine Folly Enables Kremlin Rivals Wartime losses aggravating tensions with army, security services, Wagner Group Olga Lautman and Jeff Stein Jan 22 AS WE NEAR the one-year anniversary of Russia’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Wagner boss acknowledges comparison with Rasputin

Posted on January 24, 2023 by David Isenberg

January 22, 20237:39 PM EST Russian Wagner boss acknowledges comparison with Rasputin Reuters A man wearing a camouflage uniform walks out of PMC Wagner Centre, which is a project implemented by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 20, 2023

Posted on January 23, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 20, 2023 Jan 20, 2023 – Press ISW Download the PDF Kateryna Stepanenko, Karolina Hird, Riley Bailey, Grace Mappes, George Barros, Layne Philipson, and Frederick W.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘PMC Wagner’ officially registered as joint-stock company in Russia

Posted on January 23, 2023 by David Isenberg

‘PMC Wagner’ officially registered as joint-stock company in Russia 4:13 pm, January 17, 2023 Source: Meduza BBC News Russian points out that the Russian Unified State Register of Legal Entities has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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