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Finnish court reduces sentence against Russian neo-Nazi Rusich mercenary, but upholds conviction over war crimes in Ukraine
Halya Coynash, 01 September 2026 Finnish court reduces sentence against Russian neo-Nazi Rusich mercenary, but upholds conviction over war crimes in Ukraine Yan Petrovsky / Voislav Torden is still facing a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Family of American mercenary Matthew VanDyke rally for his release from Tihar Jail
The family of American mercenary and trainer of rebels Matthew VanDyke, who is in New Delhi’s Tihar Jail after being arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in March, has asked the US Embassy to “intervene urgently” to “bring him back home”. Continue reading
Security breach case: Delhi court allows NIA to interrogate two foreigners in prison
India Security breach case: Delhi court allows NIA to interrogate two foreigners in prison PTI 31 August, 2026 05:46 pm IST New Delhi, Aug 31 (PTI) A Delhi court on Monday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Action Alert: Cosponsor the Bipartisan Holding Accountable Russian Mercenaries (HARM) Act 2.0
February 20, 2026 | Action Alert Action Alert: Cosponsor the Bipartisan Holding Accountable Russian Mercenaries (HARM) Act 2.0 Bottom Line Up Front Reps. Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Steve Cohen (D-TN) introduced the Holding Accountable… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Blood Money: How UAE Support and Foreign Mercenaries Enabled the Fall of El Fasher
Blood Money: How UAE Support and Foreign Mercenaries Enabled the Fall of El Fasher April 2026 You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says
The paramilitary RSF group has been fighting Sudan’s regular army since 2023
A network of Colombian mercenaries backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) provided critical support to Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) enabling it to capture the western city of el-Fasher last year, a new report says.
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Russia finds new source of ‘cannon fodder’ on Indonesian islands, intelligence says
Russia finds new source of ‘cannon fodder’ on Indonesian islands, intelligence says Thu, August 27, 2026 – 19:45 3 min Intelligence obtained secret documents Daryna Vialko Photo: Russia is massively recruiting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Tale of Wagner mercenary looks to Dostoevsky at festival launch
Tale of Wagner mercenary looks to Dostoevsky at festival launch ◆ Journalist’s interviews reveal the people caught in Russian war machine, writes David Robinson 26 Aug 2026 In Russia’s prisons, a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Andijan Court Sentences Uzbek Citizen for Mercenary Activity
The Oltynkul District Criminal Court in the Andijan region sentenced 27-year-old Uzbek citizen Kh. G. to three years in prison for mercenary activity, according to court documents from the case. Continue reading
Kenyan Mercenary Francis Ndarua Claims Viral Video Was Staged Amid Harsh Reality in Russia
Kenyan Mercenary Francis Ndarua Claims Viral Video Was Staged Amid Harsh Reality in Russia Posted Mon, 08/24/2026 @ 05:22pm By Mwakilishi 🕑 3 min read 56 views FacebookXLinkedInEmailWhatsAppCopy LinkShare Kenyan mercenary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
