Category Archives: Russia

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

Posted on June 17, 2025 by David Isenberg

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’

Posted on June 9, 2025 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

Posted on June 3, 2025 by David Isenberg

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

Posted on May 30, 2025 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

Posted on May 30, 2025 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

Posted on May 2, 2025 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

Posted on April 25, 2025 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

Posted on April 5, 2025 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

Posted on March 6, 2025 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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Violence as a Condition: From Russia to the CAR, the Global Impact of the Wagner Group

Posted on March 4, 2025 by David Isenberg

Violence as a Condition: From Russia to the CAR, the Global Impact of the Wagner Group Sky Kunkel∗ Matthew Kyle Ellis† December 19, 2024 Abstract Since its inception in 2014, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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