Author Archives: David Isenberg

Journalist Eva Merkacheva: Putin’s secret decree pardoned convicts prior to their joining Wagner Group

Posted on January 10, 2023 by David Isenberg

Journalist Eva Merkacheva: Putin’s secret decree pardoned convicts prior to their joining Wagner Group 10:43 am, January 9, 2023 Source: Meduza Russian journalist and member of the Presidential Human Rights Council… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Role of Wagner Group in Ukraine

Posted on January 10, 2023 by David Isenberg

The Role of Wagner Group in Ukraine Ellis Clay December 25, 2022   Wagner Group is a private military security contractor known as a PMSC. The service provided by private military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How prisoners recruited by the Wagner PMC are prepared before being sent to war

Posted on January 10, 2023 by David Isenberg

How prisoners recruited by the Wagner PMC are prepared before being sent to war War The Odessa Journal 9 December, 2022 “Educational videos” were shown to recruits of a private military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US believes Wagner mercenary group is expanding influence and took delivery of North Korean arms

Posted on January 10, 2023 by David Isenberg

US believes Wagner mercenary group is expanding influence and took delivery of North Korean arms By Kevin Liptak, CNN Updated 4:58 PM EST, Thu December 22, 2022   Video Ad Feedback… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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White House: Putin increasingly turning to Wagner mercenary group for military support

Posted on January 10, 2023 by David Isenberg

White House: Putin increasingly turning to Wagner mercenary group for military support by Alex Gangitano – 12/22/22 2:07 PM ET Tweet FILE – businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin gestures on the sidelines of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Former US Marine held in Australia received more than $100,000 to train Chinese pilots, indictment alleges

Posted on January 10, 2023 by David Isenberg

Former US Marine held in Australia received more than $100,000 to train Chinese pilots, indictment alleges Daniel Duggan, a naturalised Australian accused of providing military training to Chinese, is fighting extradition… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Biden Targets Russian Mercenaries Accused of Ukraine Atrocities

Posted on January 10, 2023 by David Isenberg

Biden Targets Russian Mercenaries Accused of Ukraine Atrocities Wagner Group militia has fought alongside Russian forces US estimates group has 50,000 personnel on ground in Ukraine Current Time 0:15 / Duration 0:30 By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Role of private armies in modern wars

Posted on January 6, 2023 by David Isenberg

Role of private armies in modern wars WION New Delhi, IndiaWritten By: Mohammed SalehUpdated: Dec 08, 2022, 07:27 PM IST Private armies are a big business and their scope is global.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ukraine war: Russia’s Wagner received weapons from North Korea, US claims

Posted on January 6, 2023 by David Isenberg

Ukraine war: Russia’s Wagner received weapons from North Korea, US claims Comments By Euronews  with AP  •  Updated: 23/12/2022 Visitors wearing military camouflage stand at the entrance of the ‘PMC Wagner Centre’ in St Petersburg, 4… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia Using ‘Expendable’ Convict Recruits to Protect Wagner Troops: U.K.

Posted on January 5, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russia Using ‘Expendable’ Convict Recruits to Protect Wagner Troops: U.K. By Isabel van Brugen On 12/19/22 at 4:16 AM EST Current Time 0:06 / Duration 0:36 Wagner Mercenaries Killed In Ambush During Battle… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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