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    State TV Runs Report on Foreign Mercenaries in Kiev

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    State TV Runs Report on Foreign Mercenaries in Kiev By Christopher Brennan Mar. 03 2014 19:05 Last edited 19:05 A Russian returning from demonstrations in Ukraine told Russian state television that the Kiev protesters’ ranks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Exclusive: Russian ‘Blackwater’ Takes Over Ukraine Airport

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    Photo by Viktor Drachev/AFP/Getty Josh Rogin  02.28.14 Exclusive: Russian ‘Blackwater’ Takes Over Ukraine Airport The troops who have taken over two airports in Crimea are not Russian military, but they could… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russian police muscle into private security business

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    Russian police muscle into private security business February 17, 2014 by Mark Galeotti in Europe. Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting on Police Day in Moscow. (MIKHAIL METZEL/AFP/Getty Images) The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Industry Talk: The Slavonic Corps–A Russian PMSC In Syria

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    Industry Talk: The Slavonic Corps–A Russian PMSC In Syria “A large field between Lattakia and Tartous, surrounded by barbed wire. That is where our battalion and the Syrian reservists were stationed.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Olympic response team: Security firm ready in wings

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    Olympic response team: Security firm ready in wings Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY 5:22 p.m. EST January 7, 2014 Sochi venue presents a ‘unique challenge,’ says crisis response expert (Photo: Lesya Polyakova,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russian mercenaries, working for the Slavonic Corps, fighting in Syria | VK

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    The Interpreter Russian mercenaries, working for the Slavonic Corps, fighting in Syria | VK “‘Mercenary’ is Merely a Cover Story for Russian Soldier or Spook” Are there more Russian mercenaries fighting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Amendments on prison terms for Russian mercenaries come into force

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    Amendments on prison terms for Russian mercenaries come into force 15/11/2013 Itar-Tass The amendments to Russia’s penal code envisioning prison terms for Russian mercenaries came into effect on Thursday. Russian citizens… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Gunmen shoot down Russian military contractors in Yemen

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    Gunmen shoot down Russian military contractors in Yemen By Hakim Almasmari, for CNN updated 6:30 AM EST, Tue November 26, 2013 A soldier stands guard as onlookers gather following a shooting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Case of the Keystone Cossacks

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    The Case of the Keystone Cossacks MICHAEL WEISS, FP NOVEMBER 21, 2013 Who sent a bunch of hapless Russian soldiers of fortune to go do battle in Syria? In late October,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Insane Story of Russian Mercenaries Fighting for the Syrian Regime

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    James Miller Managing Editor for Interpreter Magazine, reporting on Russia, Syria, and the Middle East The Insane Story of Russian Mercenaries Fighting for the Syrian Regime Posted: 11/21/2013 12:47 pm It’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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