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    Russians Brand Their Mercenaries with Inventory

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Defense Intelligence of Ukraine: Russians Brand Their Mercenaries with Inventory Zalutsky Ilya August 17, 2026 18:18 A brand on the body of a Russian soldier. Photo: gur.gov.ua Russia is assigning serial numbers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russia marks foreign mercenaries with numbers on their skin and equipment,

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    Russia uses a system of serial numbers to identify foreign mercenaries recruited into its occupying army. According to the Main Intelligence Directorate (DIU), the numbers are marked on equipment or skin using permanent dyes, and Russian security forces check for these markings, particularly when searching for deserters. Continue reading →

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    Foreign Mercenaries Avoid Close-Range Fighting in Zaporozhye

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    Foreign Mercenaries Avoid Close-Range Fighting in Zaporozhye North Atlantic Treaty Organization / www.nato.int Author: Alexey Khomyakov 11:59 17-08-2026 A Russian serviceman says foreign mercenaries in Zaporozhye avoid close-range firefights and retreat… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ‘I was willing to die there’: Russia puts RFK Jr.’s son on wanted list over Ukraine war service

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    Russia has placed Conor Kennedy, the son of US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., on its wanted list and ordered his arrest in absentia after he volunteered to fight for Ukraine in 2022. Continue reading →

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    A/80/329: Role of mercenaries, mercenary-related actors and private military and/or security companies as proxies, enablers and facilitators

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    A/80/329: Role of mercenaries, mercenary-related actors and private military and/or security companies as proxies, enablers and facilitators You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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    Apple sends out warnings to targets of mercenary spyware attacks

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    Apple sends out warnings to targets of mercenary spyware attacks The company’s new support page tells recipients what they can do to protect their data. By Mariella Moon Aug. 14, 2026… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Takeaways from AP story on child soldiers trained by Colombian mercenaries in Sudan

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    Takeaways from AP story on child soldiers trained by Colombian mercenaries in Sudan Thu, Jul 30, 2026 0 Comments Listen to the article now Audio by Carbonatix Enlarge KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Alaudinov Says Foreign Mercenaries Fighting for Ukraine Should Not Return Home Alive

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    Foreign mercenaries fighting alongside the Ukrainian army should not return home alive, according to Lieutenant General Apti Alaudinov, deputy head of the Main Military-Political Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces and commander of the Russian Defense Ministry’s Akhmat special forces. Continue reading →

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    Ensuring Accountability and Remedy for Victims of Mercenarism: Colombia at an Inflection Point

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    August 10, 2026 Ensuring Accountability and Remedy for Victims of Mercenarism: Colombia at an Inflection Point Written by Sorcha MacLeod and Olivia Herman   In March 2026, the Colombian Parliament and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Foreign Mercenaries Reportedly Stationed at Children’s Camp in Lvov Region

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    Foreign mercenaries and Ukrainian special forces weapons are reportedly being housed at an operating children’s camp in Russia’s Lvov Region Continue reading →

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