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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Tag Archives: Casualties
American Skyler Gregg dies in Ukraine after sneaking out of dad’s home to fight Russia
American Skyler Gregg dies in Ukraine after sneaking out of dad’s home to fight Russia By Olivia Land November 4, 20221:47pm Updated A Washington state man was killed in Ukraine after… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Video shows sledgehammer execution of Russian mercenary
3 minute read November 13, 20221:27 PM EST Last Updated 6 days ago Video shows sledgehammer execution of Russian mercenary By Guy Faulconbridge A truck displaying the symbols “Z” in support… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ukrainian President’s Office says murdered mercenary willingly took part in prisoner swap
Ukrainian President’s Office says murdered mercenary willingly took part in prisoner swap 3:37 am, November 16, 2022 Source: Dozhd Ukrainian Presidential Advisor Mykhailo Podolyak said in an interview on Wednesday that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
A prisoner recruited by PMC Wagner was brutally murdered after returning from Ukrainian captivity. Was it legal to extradite him to Russia?
https://meduza.io/cards/zaklyuchennogo-zaverbovannogo-chvk-vagnera-zhestoko-ubili-posle-vozvrascheniya-iz-ukrainskogo-plena-a-zakonno-bylo-ego-vydavat Google translation A prisoner recruited by PMC Wagner was brutally murdered after returning from Ukrainian captivity. Was it legal to extradite him to Russia? 9 cards 11:38, November 16, 2022… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Posted in Casualties, Legal, Russia, Ukraine
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‘Excellent directorial work,’ says Prigozhin A former prisoner who fought for PMC Wagner and surrendered to Ukrainian Armed Forces was murdered as a ‘traitor.’ The murder was filmed.
‘Excellent directorial work,’ says Prigozhin A former prisoner who fought for PMC Wagner and surrendered to Ukrainian Armed Forces was murdered as a ‘traitor.’ The murder was filmed. 7:07 pm, November… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Timothy Griffin of New York state is killed fighting Russians in Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine Conflict Timothy Griffin of New York state is killed fighting Russians in Ukraine At least six Americans have died so far in the conflict. Ukrainian artillerymen fire a howitzer on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
A Russian crime boss was killed in Ukraine after being recruited from prison to fight in the war, report says
A Russian crime boss was killed in Ukraine after being recruited from prison to fight in the war, report says Alia Shoaib Sep 25, 2022, 8:25 AM Smoke rises from Bakhmut,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
At least 50 killed in April by Malian army, ‘foreign troops’ -U.N. report
August 31, 20222:37 PM EDTLast Updated 17 days ago At least 50 killed in April by Malian army, ‘foreign troops’ -U.N. report By Sofia Christensen 2 minute read A MINUSMA logistic… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner Group Accused of Horrific Atrocities in Africa
Wagner Group Accused of Horrific Atrocities in Africa Philip Obaji Jr. / The Daily Beast The infamous Wagner Group, which some have called Vladimir Putin’s ‘private army.’ (photo: Luis G. Rendon/The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Russian mercenaries accused of deadly attacks on mines on Sudan-CAR border
Russian mercenaries accused of deadly attacks on mines on Sudan-CAR border Dozens of people said to have been killed in attacks allegedly involving Wagner Group fighters Goldmining in Central African Republic.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading