Category Archives: Russia

    “Specialty Can Be Chosen on Site.” Russian Recruiters for Mercenaries in the War Have Become More Active in Belarus

    Published on by David Isenberg

    “Specialty Can Be Chosen on Site.” Russian Recruiters for Mercenaries in the War Have Become More Active in Belarus Иллюстрация с сайта сила-родины.рф Recruiters seeking Belarusian citizens to participate in the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Coordination Headquarters inform African journalists about foreign mercenaries fighting for Russia

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    Coordination Headquarters inform African journalists about foreign mercenaries fighting for Russia photos 21.05.2026 16:44 Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War held a meeting with media representatives from… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Mali’s Overreliance on Mercenary Forces Leads to Failure

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    Mali’s Overreliance on Mercenary Forces Leads to Failure Russia’s Africa Corps are unable to stop advance of terrorists and FLA rebel group By ADFMay 19, 20264 Mins Read The joint operation… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Up to 15,000 Cubans Recruited by Russia for War, Intelligence Reveals

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    Up to 15,000 Cubans Recruited by Russia for War, Intelligence Reveals. Journalist Shostal Oleksandr 21.05.2026 429 Cuban mercenaries in Russian war Bringing Cubans into the Ukraine Conflict According to TSN.ua: Russia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russia is ‘largely defeated’ from Mali to Syria, France’s foreign minister says

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    Russia is ‘largely defeated’ from Mali to Syria, France’s foreign minister says French FM Jean-Noël Barrot calls Russia “largely defeated” in Africa—as its Africa Corps flees Kidal and Mali’s junta cries… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Colombian mercenary admits Ukraine deployment was a mistake

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    Colombian mercenary admits Ukraine deployment was a mistake RT.com 18 May 2026, 14:04 GMT+10 The foreign fighter was evacuated by Russian troops after suffering severe injuries on the battlefield A Colombian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Limits of Russia’s Africa Corps: Mali and the JNIM-FLA Offensive  

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    The Limits of Russia’s Africa Corps: Mali and the JNIM-FLA Offensive  Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Bottom Line Up Front Coordinated attacks by al-Qaeda’s Sahelian affiliate, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), and the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Unsettling Emergence of African Agency Through the Use of Russian Private Military Companies

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    The Unsettling Emergence of African Agency Through the Use of Russian Private Military Companies Mike Bamigboye Nov 6 2024 AfricaPMCsPrivate securityWagner Group If the increasing engagement of Russian private military companies… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russia is losing its status as a key power in Africa after Mali defeat

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    Russia is losing its status as a key power in Africa after Mali defeat May 11, 2026, 06:02 AM Malian soldiers on patrol after an attack on Mali’s main military base,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Combatants, Mercenaries of Victims of Human Trafficking?

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    Combatants, Mercenaries of Victims of Human Trafficking? Russia’s Exploitation of Foreign Fighters in its War Against Ukraine You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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