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Russia sentences Israeli-British citizen in absentia to 14 years for mercenary activity

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WORLD Russia sentences Israeli-British citizen in absentia to 14 years for mercenary activity 24 February 2026 15:56 A Russian court has found sufficient evidence collected by the Main Investigative Directorate of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The new age of the foreign mercenary

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Facebook X YouTube The new age of the foreign mercenary Ageing societies are increasingly turning to non-native soldiers to fight their wars. Tom Bailey 26th February 2026 Share Topics Politics World… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia blacklists mercenary recruitment from select countries amid pressure, report says

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Russia blacklists mercenary recruitment from select countries amid pressure, report says Left and right, Kenyan citizens whose bodies were found in Lyman, Donetsk region. (Photo: DI Ukraine) By Barack Oduor Thursday,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A New Chef in the Kitchen: The SVR Takes Control of the Wagner’s influence branch for Offensive Operations in the Global South

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A New Chef in the Kitchen: The SVR Takes Control of the Wagner’s influence branch for Offensive Operations in the Global South You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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Note to Readers

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  Two points. Firs, I apologize for the over month long hiatus since my last post. The short version as to why that happened is that a few days after my… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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russian Mercenary from Uganda Surrenders to Ukrainian Warriors: How He Got Into russia’s War Against Ukraine

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russian Mercenary from Uganda Surrenders to Ukrainian Warriors: How He Got Into russia’s War Against Ukraine Defense Express ukr.defense.news@gmail.com January 11, 2026 1613 A former soldier from Africa has decided to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Military Uses African Mercenaries as Kamikazes to Break Through Ukrainian Fortifications

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Russian Military Uses African Mercenaries as Kamikazes to Break Through Ukrainian Fortifications January 9, 2026 22:40 An African mercenary with a TM-62 anti-tank mine strapped to him in order to storm… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Will Trump Allow Private Equity to Gut the Army Too?

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Will Trump Allow Private Equity to Gut the Army Too? By Margaret Mullins and Ben Dinovelli Published on January 7, 2026 Listen to Article The Trump administration wants to recruit a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Latin American mercenaries help Drapaty to displace Syrsky: the price is life

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Latin American mercenaries help Drapaty to displace Syrsky: the price is life January 3rd, 2026 09:11 The Colombians are suffering heavy losses in Kupyansk. Photo: TSN The counteroffensive of the Armed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Fighter Says Ukrainian Frontline Relies on Mercenaries

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00:01 03-01-2026 Russian Fighter Says Ukrainian Frontline Relies on Mercenaries Zеlеnskiу / Оfficiаl / Telegram A Russian serviceman reports that professionally trained troops are scarce in Ukrainian frontline units, which he… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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