Category Archives: Russia

The grey zone: Russia’s military, mercenary and criminal engagement in Africa

Posted on February 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

The grey zone: Russia’s military, mercenary and criminal engagement in Africa Posted on 16 Feb 2023 English Français Russia has rapidly increased its engagement in Africa in recent years, both politically… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin’s ally Wagner is poised to further expand militarily and politically across Africa — report

Posted on February 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

Putin’s ally Wagner is poised to further expand militarily and politically across Africa — report (Image: Russian president Vladimir Putin. (Photo: EPA-EFE / Grigory Sysoevs / Sputnik) | iStock) By Peter Fabricius… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Wagner Group and incipient warlordism in Russia.

Posted on February 18, 2023 by David Isenberg

Jan 20, 2023 If the dissolution of Russia is an “existential threat” to the world, as the Kremlin has it, to what extent does incipient warlordism contribute to such dissolution? …… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How Putin’s Russian goon squad used Mexican gig workers to troll an American election

Posted on February 18, 2023 by David Isenberg

Politics How Putin’s Russian goon squad used Mexican gig workers to troll an American election The Wagner Group is a private company in name only. A trove of leaked documents demonstrate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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GROWING EVIDENCE OF ATROCITIES PERPETRATED BY WAGNER MERCENARIES

Posted on February 18, 2023 by David Isenberg

Photo Source: © Luis Tato/AFP via Getty Images Atrocity Alert No. 334: Nigeria, Philippines and Wagner Group 8 February 2023 Atrocity Alert … GROWING EVIDENCE OF ATROCITIES PERPETRATED BY WAGNER MERCENARIES Mercenaries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin promised to support the families of fighters who go to Ukraine with private military companies

Posted on February 18, 2023 by David Isenberg

Putin promised to support the families of fighters who go to Ukraine with private military companies 12:05 pm, February 16, 2023 Source: RIA Novosti The Russian authorities are considering whether to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How to Beat the Wagner Group

Posted on February 18, 2023 by David Isenberg

How to Beat the Wagner Group The U.S. Treasury Department’s recent sanctions are only a first step in stopping the Russian mercenaries. By Christopher Faulkner, an assistant professor of national security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘They Bury Them Day And Night’: Cemeteries For Wagner Mercenaries Grow Across Russia

Posted on February 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

February 11, 2023 16:41 GMT By Yekaterina Barkalova RFE/RL’s Siberia.Realities ‘They Bury Them Day And Night’: Cemeteries For Wagner Mercenaries Grow Across Russia During a recent trip to the cemetery in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Analysis: Kremlin moves to rein in Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin

Posted on February 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

February 14, 20232:00 AM EST Last Updated 2 days ago Analysis: Kremlin moves to rein in Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin By Andrew Osborn [1/3] Evgeny Prigozhin (L) assists Russian Prime Minister Vladimir… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Why Russian Energy Giant Gazprom Is Mustering a Private Army

Posted on February 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

Why Russian Energy Giant Gazprom Is Mustering a Private Army It’s less about command and control than currying favor. by Benjamin Parker February 15, 2023 5:30 am 08 March 2022, Russia, St.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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