Author Archives: David Isenberg

Despite heavy casualties, private military and security contractors still operating in Ukraine

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Despite heavy casualties, private military and security contractors still operating in Ukraine The Mozart Group imploded, but other private firms are recruiting –  and there’s plenty of demand for jobs. Companies from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How to Defeat Russia’s Mercenaries | Opinion

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How to Defeat Russia’s Mercenaries | Opinion Sean McFate , Educator and Author On 3/6/23 at 7:22 AM EST Current Time 0:12 / Duration 1:33 Lt. Gen. Outlines Key To Beating Wagner’s Brutal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Africa: Wagner Group Offshoots Spread Russian Influence in Africa

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Africa: Wagner Group Offshoots Spread Russian Influence in Africa Corbeau News Centrafrique / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) A soldier from the Central African Armed Forces wears a Wagner Group patch.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Man vs. Myth: Is Russia’s Prigozhin a Threat or Asset to Putin?

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13.02.2023 Tatiana Stanovaya Man vs. Myth: Is Russia’s Prigozhin a Threat or Asset to Putin? The Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is visibly transforming into a full-fledged politician with his own… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The pro-Kremlin strongman Ramzan Kadyrov has sent soldiers to Ukraine to help Russia, but he has been critical of Moscow’s forces. Once he leaves his role as Chechen leader, he’s keen to set up his own mercenary group.

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02/19/2023February 19, 2023 The pro-Kremlin strongman Ramzan Kadyrov has sent soldiers to Ukraine to help Russia, but he has been critical of Moscow’s forces. Once he leaves his role as Chechen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Armenia: UN experts on use of mercenaries commend domestic legal framework, urge greater oversight

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Armenia: UN experts on use of mercenaries commend domestic legal framework, urge greater oversight 27 February 2023 Armenian Version(PDF) Share Related Statements Statement at the conclusion of the 21st session of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Golden Valley turns to contractors to fill policing gaps

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Golden Valley turns to contractors to fill policing gaps Hennepin County deputies and a private security firm are working alongside remaining officers. By Josie Albertson-Grove Star Tribune March 1, 2023 —… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Inside the brutal mercenary group that has aided Russia’s war and engaged in Moscow power struggle

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Inside the brutal mercenary group that has aided Russia’s war and engaged in Moscow power struggle by Mike Brest, Defense Reporter | February 26, 2023 04:00 AM A dispute between Russia’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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UN welcomes Armenia commitment to combat mercenaries and private security companies

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UN welcomes Armenia commitment to combat mercenaries and private security companies Brooke Forbes | Newcastle Law School, AU February 28, 2023 03:28:50 pm UN experts Monday welcomed Armenia’s commitment to combat… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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School in Vladivostok renamed in honour of Wagner Group mercenary killed in Ukraine

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School in Vladivostok renamed in honour of Wagner Group mercenary killed in Ukraine Ukrainska Pravda Thu, March 2, 2023 at 5:21 AM EST·2 min read A school in the city of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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