Category Archives: Russia

Moscow’s Mercenary Ways

Posted on January 20, 2022 by David Isenberg

Moscow’s Mercenary Ways Michael Young In an interview, Ruslan Trad describes how private military companies advance the Kremlin’s agenda in the Arab world. January 19, 2022 Ruslan Trad is a freelance… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian settlement bursts with activity in the heart of Syria

Posted on January 18, 2022 by David Isenberg

Russian settlement bursts with activity in the heart of Syria In Palmyra, Wagner Group mercenaries, phosphate miners and oil and gas field workers are flooding in to pursue influence and profit,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A Syrian Army Deserter Was Savagely Killed by Putin’s Wagner. Now His Family Seek Justice in Russia

Posted on January 18, 2022 by David Isenberg

Reportage Russia A Syrian Army Deserter Was Savagely Killed by Putin’s Wagner. Now His Family Seek Justice in Russia Mhesn Alabdullah’s cousin Hamadi Bouta, a Syrian army deserter, was savagely beaten… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Fallen Mercenaries in Russia’s Dark Army

Posted on January 18, 2022 by David Isenberg

The Fallen Mercenaries in Russia’s Dark Army Former Ukrainian intelligence officers spent seven years compiling a database of Russia’s notorious mercenaries. We found the parents, siblings and widows of those killed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner, worse than it sounds Small bands of mercenaries extend Russia’s reach in Africa

Posted on January 18, 2022 by David Isenberg

Middle East & AfricaJan 15th 2022 edition Wagner, worse than it sounds Small bands of mercenaries extend Russia’s reach in Africa Local despots seek unsqueamish hired guns Jan 15th 2022 DAKAR AND… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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China, Russia, lead US in ‘gray-zone’ warfare: Erik Prince

Posted on January 4, 2022 by David Isenberg

Exclusive Interview China, Russia, lead US in ‘gray-zone’ warfare: Erik Prince Blackwater founder argues that America needs unconventional hybrid strategies to obviate big wars, and addresses the morality of the mercenary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A road to nowhere Russian recruiters are mobilizing mercenaries for a ‘trip to the Donbas.’ What they’re expected to do there remains unclear. 

Posted on January 2, 2022 by David Isenberg

A road to nowhere Russian recruiters are mobilizing mercenaries for a ‘trip to the Donbas.’ What they’re expected to do there remains unclear.  5:20 pm, December 22, 2021 Source: Meduza The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prigozhin Bankrolls New Movie About Russian ‘Instructors’ in Mozambique

Posted on January 2, 2022 by David Isenberg

Prigozhin Bankrolls New Movie About Russian ‘Instructors’ in Mozambique “Granit” is the latest installment of films linked to Prigozhin that depict Russian mercenaries abroad. By Pjotr Sauer Dec. 24, 2021 A… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Potential Deployment of the Wagner Group in Mali

Posted on December 29, 2021 by David Isenberg

Potential Deployment of the Wagner Group in Mali Press Statement Ned Price, Department Spokesperson December 15, 2021 We are alarmed by a potential deployment of Russia-backed Wagner Group forces in Mali. … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian group Wagner reportedly controls part of RCA troops

Posted on December 29, 2021 by David Isenberg

Russian group Wagner reportedly controls part of RCA troops 11/30/2021, 11:24:04 PM The European External Action Service wrote a 35-page report dated November 15 and 22 for the version to which… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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