Category Archives: Russia

Russian mercenaries withdrawn from Libya

Posted on February 27, 2020 by David Isenberg

Russian mercenaries withdrawn from Libya  Wednesday, February 26, 2020 1:01:00 PM The Wagner private military company (PMC) has withdrawn completely from Libya due to a truce between the Government of National… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Disinformation Campaigns Target Africa: An Interview with Dr. Shelby Grossman

Posted on February 25, 2020 by David Isenberg

Russian Disinformation Campaigns Target Africa: An Interview with Dr. Shelby Grossman By the Africa Center for Strategic Studies February 18, 2020 The growing sophistication of Russia’s disinformation campaigns in Africa demand… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia Leans on Mercenary Forces to Regain Global Clout

Posted on February 25, 2020 by David Isenberg

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera met in October at the first Russia-Africa summit. Russian Look/ZUMA PRESS World Russia Leans on Mercenary Forces to Regain Global… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Mercenary Group Recruits Syrians to Fight in Libya: Report

Posted on February 20, 2020 by David Isenberg

Wagner Mercenary Group Recruits Syrians to Fight in Libya: Report Wednesday February 19th, 2020 by ZAMAN AL WASL (Opposition website)             The Wagner group has been… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Pentagon: ‘Russian mercenaries in Libya increased sevenfold in three months’

Posted on February 14, 2020 by David Isenberg

Pentagon: ‘Russian mercenaries in Libya increased sevenfold in three months’ February 13, 2020 at 3:39 am | Published in: Africa, Asia & Americas, Europe & Russia, Libya, News, Russia, US Soldiers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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MURPHY TO POMPEO: HOLD HAFTAR ACCOUNTABLE FOR COOPERATION WITH MALIGN RUSSIAN EFFORTS AND AGGRESSION IN LIBYA

Posted on February 14, 2020 by David Isenberg

MURPHY TO POMPEO: HOLD HAFTAR ACCOUNTABLE FOR COOPERATION WITH MALIGN RUSSIAN EFFORTS AND AGGRESSION IN LIBYA Wednesday, February 12, 2020 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Democrats call on Trump to sanction Libyan warlord Khalifa Hifter

Posted on February 14, 2020 by David Isenberg

Democrats call on Trump to sanction Libyan warlord Khalifa Hifter Bryant Harris February 12, 2020 Article Summary Democrats are wary that the Donald Trump administration may be too friendly with Libya’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia’s ‘Wagner Group’ Doing Its Dirty Work?

Posted on February 13, 2020 by David Isenberg

Russia’s ‘Wagner Group’ Doing Its Dirty Work? by Lawrence A. Franklin February 12, 2020 at 4:00 am   The Kremlin under President Vladimir Putin still manages to exploit opportunities in Africa… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner and Russian private military contractors

Posted on February 13, 2020 by David Isenberg

Ep. 62: Wagner and Russian private military contractors By Defense One Staff Read bio January 15, 2020 Topics Podcasts Russia Africa Afghanistan Contractors A How much do we understand about what these… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Continuation of Policy by Other Means: Russian Private Military Contractors in the Libyan Civil War

Posted on February 11, 2020 by David Isenberg

Continuation of Policy by Other Means: Russian Private Military Contractors in the Libyan Civil War Publication: Terrorism Monitor Volume: 18 Issue: 3 By: Sergey Sukhankin February 7, 2020 06:33 PMAge: 3… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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