Category Archives: Russia

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 14, 2023

Posted on January 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 14, 2023 Jan 14, 2023 – Press ISW Download the PDF   Kateryna Stepanenko, Riley Bailey, Angela Howard, and Mason Clark January 14, 7:30 pm ET… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mercenaries in Modern Peacekeeping: Wagner Group in Mali

Posted on January 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

Land Opinion Short Read Mercenaries in Modern Peacekeeping: Wagner Group in Mali by Joe Kite May 13, 2022 Experimental Feature: Audio Read Version  The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Battle for Bakhmut – Wagner Trench Warfare Tactics

Posted on January 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

  Cyber / Information Land Short Read The Battle for Bakhmut – Wagner Trench Warfare Tactics by Sergio Miller December 15, 2022 Experimental Feature: Audio Read Version Editors note: this article… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Training Veil: How Russia’s strategic use of paramilitary and commercial vehicles in Africa impact illicit trade

Posted on January 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

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Zelenskyy mocks Russian forces fighting for ‘credit’ over Soledar

Posted on January 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

Zelenskyy mocks Russian forces fighting for ‘credit’ over Soledar Head of the Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, had accused Russia’s military establishment of trying to ‘steal victory’ in Soledar. Published On… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Shots were fired by FSB, Wagner defector escaping to Norway is willing to testify

Posted on January 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

  The Pasvik River forms the border between Russia and Norway. FSB has set up a barbed-wired fence in distance from the shores to hinder Russians from escaping the country. Illustration… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How two Australian soldiers became unwitting poster boys for Russian mercenary Wagner Group’s Ukraine recruitment drive

Posted on January 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

How two Australian soldiers became unwitting poster boys for Russian mercenary Wagner Group’s Ukraine recruitment drive By Zac Crellin Posted Tue 22 Nov 2022 at 1:00pmTuesday 22 Nov 2022 at 1:00pm, updated Tue… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Group allegedly given Burkina Faso mine in exchange for help fighting jihadi extremists

Posted on January 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

Wagner Group allegedly given Burkina Faso mine in exchange for help fighting jihadi extremists Posted Thu 15 Dec 2022 at 8:24pmThursday 15 Dec 2022 at 8:24pm Dozens of Burkina Faso soldiers were killed in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group owned by a key Putin ally are stoking influence in resource-rich Central African Republic

Posted on January 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group owned by a key Putin ally are stoking influence in resource-rich Central African Republic By correspondent Tom Joyner Posted Tue 10 Jan 2023 at 2:03pmTuesday 10 Jan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia’s mercenary Wagner group ‘launch recruitment drive’

Posted on January 16, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russia’s mercenary Wagner group ‘launch recruitment drive’ US officials have expressed concerns over the groups attempts to recruit soldiers in Serbia and across Africa Dusan Stojanovic 3 days ago Ruined buildings… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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