Category Archives: Russia

Russia’s PMC Wagner Announces A ‘Hackathon’; Aims To Promote New Ideas To Boost Defense Capability

Posted on January 31, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russia’s PMC Wagner Announces A ‘Hackathon’; Aims To Promote New Ideas To Boost Defense Capability Expert Reviews By Parth Satam December 16, 2022 Russia’s pursuit to be self-sufficient in drone technology,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia’s Wagner Group invites former Donetsk People’s Republic head to lead PMC assault unit in Ukraine

Posted on January 30, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russia’s Wagner Group invites former Donetsk People’s Republic head to lead PMC assault unit in Ukraine By Matthew Roscoe • 26 January 2023 • 13:09 Russia’s Wagner Group invites former Donetsk… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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British law firm used by Russian mercenary Yevgeniy Prigozhin is investigated

Posted on January 30, 2023 by David Isenberg

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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‘I go to war in my sleep’ Russia is failing to provide PTSD support for soldiers returning from Ukraine. Psychiatrists expect disaster.

Posted on January 30, 2023 by David Isenberg

‘I go to war in my sleep’ Russia is failing to provide PTSD support for soldiers returning from Ukraine. Psychiatrists expect disaster. 11:06 pm, January 26, 2023 Source: Verstka A Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US Sanctions

Posted on January 30, 2023 by David Isenberg

US Sanctions The US unveiled new sanctions aimed at blunting Russia’s ability to wage war in Ukraine, including by targeting a Chinese company that allegedly provided satellite imagery to Wagner Group mercenaries. There was no… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US sanctions UAE-based aviation firm with ties to Russia’s Wagner

Posted on January 30, 2023 by David Isenberg

US sanctions UAE-based aviation firm with ties to Russia’s Wagner Washington says UAE-based Kratol Aviation helped Wagner operations ship personnel and weapons to Libya, the Central African Republic and Mali. Visitors… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ex-Wagner commander witnessed comrades shot for fleeing, says his Norwegian lawyer

Posted on January 30, 2023 by David Isenberg

Ex-Wagner commander witnessed comrades shot for fleeing, says his Norwegian lawyer By Syndicated Content Jan 26, 2023 | 2:19 PM By Ilze FilksOSLO (Reuters) – A former commander of Russia’s Wagner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The sister of a Russian prisoner who fought and died in Ukraine didn’t even know her brother was in the war until a reporter told her

Posted on January 30, 2023 by David Isenberg

The sister of a Russian prisoner who fought and died in Ukraine didn’t even know her brother was in the war until a reporter told her Chris Panella Jan 26, 2023,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Wagner opened the door for me’ How a convicted murderer became a decorated ‘war hero’ in Russia

Posted on January 30, 2023 by David Isenberg

‘Wagner opened the door for me’ How a convicted murderer became a decorated ‘war hero’ in Russia 1:16 pm, January 24, 2023 Source: Holod Story by Nina Abrosimova. Abridged translation by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 28, 2023

Posted on January 30, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 28, 2023 Jan 28, 2023 – Press ISW Download the PDF   George Barros, Kateryna Stepanenko, Riley Bailey, Grace Mappes, Angela Howard, and Frederick W. Kagan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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