Category Archives: Russia

Russia, the Wagner Group, and the Issue of Attribution

Posted on April 28, 2021 by David Isenberg

Russia, the Wagner Group, and the Issue of Attribution by Jennifer Maddocks | Apr 28, 2021 Editor’s note: This week, the Modern War Institute and the Lieber Institute for Law and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Soviet Origins of Putin’s Mercenaries

Posted on April 28, 2021 by David Isenberg

The Soviet Origins of Putin’s Mercenaries Methods perfected during the occupation of Afghanistan are now in wide use among Russia’s corporate guns for hire Ruslan Trad Ruslan Trad is a journalist… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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2021 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community

Posted on April 23, 2021 by David Isenberg

2021 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community … Private military and security companies managed by Russian oligarchs close to the Kremlin extend Moscow’s military reach at low cost, allowing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Chad rebels trained by Russia march on heart of Africa

Posted on April 23, 2021 by David Isenberg

Chad rebels trained by Russia march on heart of Africa Samer al-Atrush, Tunis | Jane Flanagan Friday April 23 2021, 12.01am BST, The Times Mahamat Déby heads the junta CHEIK DIOUARA/REUTERS… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Did Cambridge Analytica Collude With Russia’s Intelligence Services To Interfere in US Elections?

Posted on April 23, 2021 by David Isenberg

Did Cambridge Analytica Collude With Russia’s Intelligence Services To Interfere in US Elections? Wendy Siegelman 20 April 2021 Wendy Siegelman looks at new evidence about the US polling data handed to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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War By Other Means: Russia’s Use of Private Military Contractors at Home and Abroad

Posted on April 20, 2021 by David Isenberg

War By Other Means: Russia’s Use of Private Military Contractors at Home and Abroad By promoting instability in southeastern Ukraine and becoming involved in the Syrian civil war, the Kremlin has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia’s Wagner pressures Libya’s southern tribes to support Haftar

Posted on April 16, 2021 by David Isenberg

Russia’s Wagner pressures Libya’s southern tribes to support Haftar by Dilara Aslan ANKARA Africa Apr 16, 20214:30 pm GMT+3 Tuareg man walking in the street, Tripolitania, Ghadames, Libya on Oct. 31,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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British Defense Minister: “The Wagner” is the “Kremlin” army in Libya, and we have to confront them.

Posted on April 14, 2021 by David Isenberg

British Defense Minister: “The Wagner” is the “Kremlin” army in Libya, and we have to confront them. 6 days ago Politics Leave a comment 172 Views British Defense Minister “Ben Wallace”… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Photos from GNA/GNU video purportedly showing a pair of LNA/Russian PMC MiG-29 flying over (supposedly) central Libya/out of Jufra Airbase

Posted on April 14, 2021 by David Isenberg

13 hours ago – 29°11′N 16°3′E Photos from GNA/GNU video purportedly showing a pair of LNA/Russian PMC MiG-29 flying over (supposedly) central Libya/out of Jufra Airbase Jump to map Libya#Libya#Middle East#Russia You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Denouncing ‘Foreign Fighters,’ Libyan Warlord Ignores his Own Russian Mercenaries

Posted on April 14, 2021 by David Isenberg

Denouncing ‘Foreign Fighters,’ Libyan Warlord Ignores his Own Russian Mercenaries Members of the Government of National Accord’s (GNA’s) missing persons bureau, exhume bodies in what Libya’s internationally recognized government officials say… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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