Category Archives: Russia

Violence soars in Mali in the year after Russians arrive

Posted on January 14, 2023 by David Isenberg

Violence soars in Mali in the year after Russians arrive By SAM MEDNICK today 1 of 4 This undated photograph handed out by French military shows three Russian mercenaries, right, in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prigozhin claims full control of Soledar. Ukrainian officials disagree

Posted on January 12, 2023 by David Isenberg

Prigozhin claims full control of Soledar. Ukrainian officials disagree. 6:23 am, January 11, 2023 Source: AFU StratCom Overnight, RIA Novosti published a photo on Telegram which purports to show Wagner PMC… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 11, 2023

Posted on January 12, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023 – Press ISW Download the PDF   Kateryna Stepanenko, Karolina Hird, George Barros, Riley Bailey, Grace Mappes, Madison Williams, Layne Philipson,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The mercenary assault on Soledar Russia’s Wagner Group gains control over most of the mining town and threatens Ukrainian positions near Bakhmut, but the offensive’s price has been high

Posted on January 12, 2023 by David Isenberg

The mercenary assault on Soledar Russia’s Wagner Group gains control over most of the mining town and threatens Ukrainian positions near Bakhmut, but the offensive’s price has been high 10:33 am,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia’s new military: The rise of Prigozhin and the Wagner Group

Posted on January 10, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russia’s new military: The rise of Prigozhin and the Wagner Group December 16, 2022 Hotaka Nakamura   Until the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Wagner Group private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner’s Desensitized Prison Fighters Keep Staggering Into Bakhmut Like This Is a Zombie Apocalypse

Posted on January 10, 2023 by David Isenberg

Wagner’s Desensitized Prison Fighters Keep Staggering Into Bakhmut Like This Is a Zombie Apocalypse HORROR SHOW Ukrainians hunkered down in Bakhmut are watching drone footage in horror as Wagner’s band of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Burkina Faso denies paying Russia’s Wagner group with mine rights

Posted on January 10, 2023 by David Isenberg

Burkina Faso denies paying Russia’s Wagner group with mine rights Ghana’s president alleged that Burkina Faso had hired Russia’s Wagner mercenaries to help fight armed groups. Gold pours from a crucible… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Burkina Faso summons Ghana envoy over president’s claim on Wagner

Posted on January 10, 2023 by David Isenberg

Burkina Faso summons Ghana envoy over president’s claim on Wagner President Nana Akufo-Addo alleged during the US-Africa Leaders Summit that Burkina Faso has hired Russian mercenaries. Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, right,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Inside the Wagner Group, Russia’s mercenary force

Posted on January 10, 2023 by David Isenberg

PodcastPodcast, The Take News|Russia-Ukraine war Inside the Wagner Group, Russia’s mercenary force One Wagner Group soldier for hire talks with Al Jazeera about what being a mercenary for Russia is like.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Head of Russia’s Wagner mercenaries has eyes on Bakhmut mines: US

Posted on January 10, 2023 by David Isenberg

Head of Russia’s Wagner mercenaries has eyes on Bakhmut mines: US White House official says Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin wants to control salt and gypsum from mines near Bakhmut. The United… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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