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    Russia’s Mercenaries Don’t Want to Control Africa. They Want to Loot It

    Published on by David Isenberg

    A private security guard from the Russian group Wagner (L) stands next to a Central African Republic soldier during a rally of the United Hearts Movement (MCU) political party at the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russia-Ukraine: Who are Wagner Group? UK sanctions on Russian mercenaries and links to Putin, explained

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Russia-Ukraine: Who are Wagner Group? UK sanctions on Russian mercenaries and links to Putin, explained After Boris Johnson announced new UK sanctions targeting the Wagner Group of Russian mercenaries, here’s what… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    U.K. Says Russian Mercenary Group Aims to Assassinate Ukraine’s President

    Published on by David Isenberg

    U.K. Says Russian Mercenary Group Aims to Assassinate Ukraine’s President Britain imposes sanctions on Wagner Group, saying the company has been ‘reportedly tasked’ with killing Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky U.K. officials have in recent weeks spoken… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The world’s soldiers of fortune find a new paymaster: Putin

    Published on by David Isenberg

    The world’s soldiers of fortune find a new paymaster: Putin With its war machine short of recruits, Russia is said to be turning to the Wagner Group for help, write George… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Minister names more law firms acting for Russians on sanctions

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    Minister names more law firms acting for Russians on sanctions By Sam Tobin24 March 2022 Two more law firms which have ‘made representations to the government on behalf of Russian or… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    What is the Wagner Group? Who are secretive mercenaries in Kyiv targeting Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky

    Published on by David Isenberg

    What is the Wagner Group? Who are secretive mercenaries in Kyiv targeting Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky The Wagner Group do not officially exist – but the shadowy network of mercenaries with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    A bunch of thugs so vicious they filmed themselves torturing, dismembering and then setting fire to a Syrian army deserter

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    A bunch of thugs so vicious they filmed themselves torturing, dismembering and then setting fire to a Syrian army deserter: Professor MARK GALEOTTI on the mercenary squad ‘tasked with assassinating Zelensky… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    War in Ukraine: How Russia is recruiting mercenaries

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    War in Ukraine: How Russia is recruiting mercenaries By Hanan Razek and Ilya Barabanov BBC News Arabic & BBC News Russian Published 12 March Related Topics Russia-Ukraine war Image source, @RSOTM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    EXPLAINER: Will Russia bring Syrian fighters to Ukraine?

    Published on by David Isenberg

    EXPLAINER: Will Russia bring Syrian fighters to Ukraine? By Zeina Karam | AP March 11, 2022 at 2:16 p.m. EST FILE – Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, gestures while speaking to Russian President… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Will Russia deploy Syrian fighters to Ukraine?

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    Will Russia deploy Syrian fighters to Ukraine? March 16, 2022 Gregory Waters The current Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought to international attention one of the sad new realities of Syria:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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