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Tag Archives: Russia
MMA fighter-turned-mercenary awarded medal from Putin for service in Ukraine
MMA fighter-turned-mercenary awarded medal from Putin for service in Ukraine Hayk Gasparyan, a mercenary for the Wagner Group, was awarded the Order of Courage by Vladimir Putin during a ceremony in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Serial Killer Who Murdered 80 Women Volunteers for Ukraine Front
Russian Serial Killer Who Murdered 80 Women Volunteers for Ukraine Front By Brendan Cole On 1/18/23 at 5:30 AM EST Current Time 0:12 / Duration 1:18 A Russian serial killer serving two life… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. to brand Russia’s Wagner Group a ‘transnational criminal’ entity
U.S. to brand Russia’s Wagner Group a ‘transnational criminal’ entity Wagner has risen to international renown as a ruthless shadow instrument of Russian power, now using convicts to wage Putin’s war… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Bloody Bakhmut siege poses risks for Ukraine
Bloody Bakhmut siege poses risks for Ukraine Kyiv must balance its defense of the city, weighted with symbolism, with preparations for a counteroffensive By Paul Sonne and Isabelle Khurshudyan January 15,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
US to designate Russia’s Wagner mercenary group as a ‘transnational criminal organization’
US to designate Russia’s Wagner mercenary group as a ‘transnational criminal organization’ By Natasha Bertrand and Katie Bo Lillis, CNN Updated 3:48 PM EST, Fri January 20, 2023 CNN — The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s ‘Elite’ Shadow Army Edges Into Complete Collapse
Russia’s ‘Elite’ Shadow Army Edges Into Complete Collapse NOSEDIVE The private Russian fighting corps appear to be teetering on the brink of a dramatic meltdown. Shannon Vavra National Security Reporter Updated Jan.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
U.S. cable: Russian paramilitary group set to get cash infusion from expanded African mine
U.S. cable: Russian paramilitary group set to get cash infusion from expanded African mine The Wagner Group’s mining efforts are becoming increasingly lucrative for the organization. The Wagner Group could see… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner financier Prigozhin launches campaign aimed at portraying himself anti-corruption crusader
Wagner financier Prigozhin launches campaign aimed at portraying himself anti-corruption crusader January 22, 2023, 11:53 AM 721 Evgeny Prigozhin, Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Peskov (Photo:REUTERS/Misha Japaridze) The founder and sponsor of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Ukrainian commander who’s helped decimate Russia’s notorious Wagner group
The Ukrainian commander who’s helped decimate Russia’s notorious Wagner group EXCLUSIVE: The commander of the Georgian Legion in Ukraine has spoken out over recent combat operations that resulted in heavy losses… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Weapons Analysis: Russia’s Wagner Organization and Its Combined Arms Operations in Ukraine
Member Exclusives Weapons Analysis: Russia’s Wagner Organization and Its Combined Arms Operations in Ukraine War Noir and Lucas Webber Jan 20 Since the onset of the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading