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    Russia is recruiting 400 Syrian mercenaries to protect Haftar’s oil fields in Libya

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Russia is recruiting 400 Syrian mercenaries to protect Haftar’s oil fields in Libya MENA 2 min read The New Arab Staff 18 May, 2021 Russia is recruiting 400 men from Assad’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Propaganda via Cinema: Russian mercenaries cynically presented as heroes

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    Propaganda via Cinema: Russian mercenaries cynically presented as heroes This post is also available in: LT EN Newly built Russian film is glorifying “Russian gladiators” in the Central African Republic who… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Ukrainian parliament shuns probe on failed Wagner mercenaries capture

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Ukrainian parliament shuns probe on failed Wagner mercenaries capture The Vekrhovna Rada refused to launch a probe into the failed operation of Ukrainian intelligence that aimed to capture Russian ‘Wagner group’… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Bear’s Necessities

    Published on by David Isenberg

    The Bear’s Necessities May 19, 2021 Putin and his associates profit off of some of Africa’s most lucrative natural resources while simultaneously evading Western sanctions. As a result of its ever-expanding… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Wagner group promotes Russia’s strategic interests in Mideast beyond military influence

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    Wagner group promotes Russia’s strategic interests in Mideast beyond military influence The dual military and economic nature of the group’s activities make it more beholden to the Kremlin. Thursday 20/05/2021 A… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    In Russian Action Film, Bullets, Blood, Blasts, Bad Guys — And A Whitewash Of Mercenary Atrocities?

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    In Russian Action Film, Bullets, Blood, Blasts, Bad Guys — And A Whitewash Of Mercenary Atrocities? May 22, 2021 07:11 GMT By Mike Eckel The Tourist is a new action flick… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russian Wagner Group’s presence in Libya endangers North Africa

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    Russian Wagner Group’s presence in Libya endangers North Africa by Betül Usta ANKARA Africa May 20, 20211:04 pm GMT+3 A group of captured rebels from the Front for Change and Concord… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Putin’s Shadow Warriors Stake Claim to Syria’s Oil

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    Exclusive Putin’s Shadow Warriors Stake Claim to Syria’s Oil Companies linked to the Wagner group are snapping up oil and gas leases—with an eye to pumping influence, not oil. By Amy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Putin’s Wagner Group mercenaries ‘killed kids, raped and tortured women ‘like animals’ & executed men in mosques’

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    VLAD’S MONSTERS Putin’s Wagner Group mercenaries ‘killed kids, raped and tortured women ‘like animals’ & executed men in mosques’ Hana Carter 7 May 2021, 9:58 Updated: 7 May 2021, 12:39 VLADIMIR… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Central African Republic: Rights experts concerned over ‘Russian advisers’ and close contacts with UN peacekeepers

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    Central African Republic: Rights experts concerned over ‘Russian advisers’ and close contacts with UN peacekeepers MINUSCA/Indonesia FPU A peacekeeper with MINUSCA, the UN mission in the Central African Republic, explains to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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