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Foreign mercenaries in Ukraine earning up to $3,000 salaries – Russian report
Foreign mercenaries in Ukraine earning up to $3,000 salaries – Russian report The Ukrainian military said that as of April 2022, roughly 20,000 foreigners from 52 countries have applied to enlist… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. Arrests Four More in the Assassination of Haiti’s President
U.S. Arrests Four More in the Assassination of Haiti’s President The suspects, including three Americans, were arrested and indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday for their alleged ties to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russians could engage Kurdish mercenaries in launching drone strikes on Ukraine – GUR
Russians could engage Kurdish mercenaries in launching drone strikes on Ukraine – GUR 12.02.2023 16:26 The Russian invaders are likely recruiting Kurdish mercenaries to organize drone attacks on targets in Ukraine.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wakanda Forever borrows from Wagner Group playbook
by Francois Valentin Tuesday, 14 February 2023 Reaction 15:44 Wakanda Forever borrows from Wagner Group playbook The film’s anti-French tropes lean into Russian militia group’s propaganda French mercenaries in Black Panther:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Sudan prepares to withdraw mercenaries from Libya
Sudan prepares to withdraw mercenaries from Libya Sudanese fighters in Libya February 13, 2023 (KHARTOUM) – Large-scale counts of foreign fighters in Libya have begun, most of them Sudanese, in preparation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Return of the mercenaries
Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin (Photo by Sergei ILNITSKY / POOL / AFP) (Photo by SERGEI ILNITSKY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Return of the mercenaries Putin’s hired killers have money on their minds… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“Opportunity Is Always Out There” With Simon Mann
Ash Milton January 18, 2023 Articles “Opportunity Is Always Out There” With Simon Mann Chatham House/Simon Mann Simon Mann was formed in consummately British institutions. After completing his education at Eton… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Nation-State Threats and the Rise of Cyber Mercenaries: Exploring the Microsoft Digital Defense Report
Nation-State Threats and the Rise of Cyber Mercenaries: Exploring the Microsoft Digital Defense Report | Feb 1, 2023 3:21 pm PST This article explores the top trends in nation-state threats as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Eswatini king ‘uses mercenaries to torture activists’
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
British law firm used by Russian mercenary Yevgeniy Prigozhin is investigated
British law firm used by Russian mercenary Yevgeniy Prigozhin is investigated Jonathan Ames , Legal Editor | Mario Ledwith Thursday January 26 2023, 7.25am GMT, The Times Yevgeny Prigozhin, the oligarch… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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