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    Wagner mercenaries declare ‘mission accomplished’ in Mali

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Wagner mercenaries declare ‘mission accomplished’ in Mali But in other parts of Africa the PMCs have been brought under direct control of the Russian government and they aren’t going anywhere. Analysis… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Wagner Group Is Leaving Mali. But Russian Mercenaries Aren’t Going Anywhere

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    The Wagner Group Is Leaving Mali. But Russian Mercenaries Aren’t Going Anywhere Commentary Jun 12, 2025 A Russian Wagner Group member is part of Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadera’s security in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Wagner to withdraw from Mali after ‘completing mission’

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Wagner to withdraw from Mali after ‘completing mission’ 1 day ago Nkechi Ogbonna BBC News, Lagos Getty Images The Russian mercenary group claimed responsibility for killing “thousands of militants and their… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russian court sentences UK, Swedish mercenaries to 14 years in prison

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    Russian court sentences UK, Swedish mercenaries to 14 years in prison Mr Bonini arrived in Ukraine in March 2022, where he joined the International Legion and underwent additional military training. News… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Citizen of Uzbekistan jailed for fighting in Ukraine as Wagner mercenary

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Citizen of Uzbekistan jailed for fighting in Ukraine as Wagner mercenary A 50-year-old Uzbek national who joined Russia’s Wagner private military company and fought in Ukraine has been sentenced to prison… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Sadly, Russia’s mercenary verdict means Oscar Jenkins won’t be coming home anytime soon

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Sadly, Russia’s mercenary verdict means Oscar Jenkins won’t be coming home anytime soon Donald R Rothwell The Australian fighter’s 13-year sentence in occupied Ukraine eliminatesprisoner exchange hopes and leaves Canberra few… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russian Mercenary and Paramilitary Groups in Africa

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Russian Mercenary and Paramilitary Groups in Africa Examining Changes and Impacts Since the Wagner Rebellion Ryan Bauer, Alexandra Gerber, Erik E. Mueller, Cortney Weinbaum, Paul Cormarie, Oluwatimilehin Sotubo, Weilong Kong, Auburn… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Despite Putin’s denials, Russia’s military has welcomed foreign mercenaries from at least 48 nations

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Despite Putin’s denials, Russia’s military has welcomed foreign mercenaries from at least 48 nations — iStories 1:06 pm, April 23, 2025 Source: iStories Moscow’s military recruitment center at 5 Yablochkova Street,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Grave risks for Cameroon as soldiers desert to fight in Ukraine

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    AFP Photo Published on 02 April 2025 in ISS Today By Raoul Sumo Tayo Senior Researcher, ENACT Central Africa Organised Crime Observatory, ISS Grave risks for Cameroon as soldiers desert to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Tip of Russia’s Spear

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    John Lechner February 24, 2025 The Tip of Russia’s Spear When Wagner came to Libya FRONTLINE/Wikimedia Commons/The Baffler Word Factory W Yevgeny Viktorovich Prigozhin’s facial features rested in a natural scowl.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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