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Category Archives: Russia
The Wagner Group Is Leaving Mali. But Russian Mercenaries Aren’t Going Anywhere
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
Wagner to withdraw from Mali after ‘completing mission’
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
Russian court sentences UK, Swedish mercenaries to 14 years in prison
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
Citizen of Uzbekistan jailed for fighting in Ukraine as Wagner mercenary
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
Sadly, Russia’s mercenary verdict means Oscar Jenkins won’t be coming home anytime soon
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
Russian Mercenary and Paramilitary Groups in Africa
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
Despite Putin’s denials, Russia’s military has welcomed foreign mercenaries from at least 48 nations
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
Grave risks for Cameroon as soldiers desert to fight in Ukraine
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
The Tip of Russia’s Spear
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
Violence as a Condition: From Russia to the CAR, the Global Impact of the Wagner Group
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
