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Tag Archives: Russia
Analysis: Kremlin moves to rein in Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin
February 14, 20232:00 AM EST Last Updated 2 days ago Analysis: Kremlin moves to rein in Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin By Andrew Osborn [1/3] Evgeny Prigozhin (L) assists Russian Prime Minister Vladimir… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Why Russian Energy Giant Gazprom Is Mustering a Private Army
Why Russian Energy Giant Gazprom Is Mustering a Private Army It’s less about command and control than currying favor. by Benjamin Parker February 15, 2023 5:30 am 08 March 2022, Russia, St.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The state of Russia’s offensive Wagner Group’s tactics near Bakhmut, destroyed Russian tanks by Vuhledar, and other updates to Meduza’s interactive combat map
The state of Russia’s offensive Wagner Group’s tactics near Bakhmut, destroyed Russian tanks by Vuhledar, and other updates to Meduza’s interactive combat map 4:29 pm, February 14, 2023 Source: Meduza Meduza… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Kremlin-Linked Leader Of Wagner Mercenary Group Acknowledges Ownership Of ‘Troll Factory’
February 14, 2023 By RFE/RL Kremlin-Linked Leader Of Wagner Mercenary Group Acknowledges Ownership Of ‘Troll Factory’ Yevgeny Prigozhin (file photo) The leader and co-founder of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, Yevgeny… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russians could engage Kurdish mercenaries in launching drone strikes on Ukraine – GUR
Russians could engage Kurdish mercenaries in launching drone strikes on Ukraine – GUR 12.02.2023 16:26 The Russian invaders are likely recruiting Kurdish mercenaries to organize drone attacks on targets in Ukraine.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wakanda Forever borrows from Wagner Group playbook
by Francois Valentin Tuesday, 14 February 2023 Reaction 15:44 Wakanda Forever borrows from Wagner Group playbook The film’s anti-French tropes lean into Russian militia group’s propaganda French mercenaries in Black Panther:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 14, 2023
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 14, 2023 Feb 14, 2023 – Press ISW Download the PDF … The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) is reportedly recruiting convicts and mimicking the Wagner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia making money with mercenaries in Africa
Russia making money with mercenaries in Africa Wagner Group’s expanding footprint shows Moscow seeks manageable chaos and lucrative resource deals with African governments by Alessandro Arduino February 14, 2023 Wagner Group… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘I Couldn’t Just Stand By’: Russian Fighters Explain Why They Took Up Arms Against The Kremlin
February 07, 2023 20:56 GMT ‘I Couldn’t Just Stand By’: Russian Fighters Explain Why They Took Up Arms Against The Kremlin By Yauhen Lehalau Media reports suggest that there may be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
They Are Russians Fighting Against Their Homeland. Here’s Why
Soldiers with the Free Russia Legion training this month in the Kyiv region in Ukraine in preparation to deploy to the front lines.Credit…Lynsey Addario for The New York Times They Are… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading