Category Archives: Russia

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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The state of Russia’s offensive Wagner Group’s tactics near Bakhmut, destroyed Russian tanks by Vuhledar, and other updates to Meduza’s interactive combat map

Posted on February 15, 2023 by David Isenberg

The state of Russia’s offensive Wagner Group’s tactics near Bakhmut, destroyed Russian tanks by Vuhledar, and other updates to Meduza’s interactive combat map 4:29 pm, February 14, 2023 Source: Meduza Meduza… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Kremlin-Linked Leader Of Wagner Mercenary Group Acknowledges Ownership Of ‘Troll Factory’

Posted on February 15, 2023 by David Isenberg

February 14, 2023 By RFE/RL Kremlin-Linked Leader Of Wagner Mercenary Group Acknowledges Ownership Of ‘Troll Factory’ Yevgeny Prigozhin (file photo) The leader and co-founder of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, Yevgeny… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russians could engage Kurdish mercenaries in launching drone strikes on Ukraine – GUR

Posted on February 15, 2023 by David Isenberg

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 →

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Wakanda Forever borrows from Wagner Group playbook

Posted on February 15, 2023 by David Isenberg

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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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 14, 2023

Posted on February 15, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 14, 2023 Feb 14, 2023 – Press ISW Download the PDF … The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) is reportedly recruiting convicts and mimicking the Wagner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia making money with mercenaries in Africa

Posted on February 15, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russia making money with mercenaries in Africa Wagner Group’s expanding footprint shows Moscow seeks manageable chaos and lucrative resource deals with African governments by Alessandro Arduino February 14, 2023 Wagner Group… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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