Tag Archives: Russia

Russia blacklists mercenary recruitment from select countries amid pressure, report says

Posted on February 26, 2026 by David Isenberg

Russia blacklists mercenary recruitment from select countries amid pressure, report says Left and right, Kenyan citizens whose bodies were found in Lyman, Donetsk region. (Photo: DI Ukraine) By Barack Oduor Thursday,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A New Chef in the Kitchen: The SVR Takes Control of the Wagner’s influence branch for Offensive Operations in the Global South

Posted on February 26, 2026 by David Isenberg

A New Chef in the Kitchen: The SVR Takes Control of the Wagner’s influence branch for Offensive Operations in the Global South You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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russian Mercenary from Uganda Surrenders to Ukrainian Warriors: How He Got Into russia’s War Against Ukraine

Posted on January 12, 2026 by David Isenberg

russian Mercenary from Uganda Surrenders to Ukrainian Warriors: How He Got Into russia’s War Against Ukraine Defense Express ukr.defense.news@gmail.com January 11, 2026 1613 A former soldier from Africa has decided to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Military Uses African Mercenaries as Kamikazes to Break Through Ukrainian Fortifications

Posted on January 12, 2026 by David Isenberg

Russian Military Uses African Mercenaries as Kamikazes to Break Through Ukrainian Fortifications January 9, 2026 22:40 An African mercenary with a TM-62 anti-tank mine strapped to him in order to storm… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Fighter Says Ukrainian Frontline Relies on Mercenaries

Posted on January 8, 2026 by David Isenberg

00:01 03-01-2026 Russian Fighter Says Ukrainian Frontline Relies on Mercenaries Zеlеnskiу / Оfficiаl / Telegram A Russian serviceman reports that professionally trained troops are scarce in Ukrainian frontline units, which he… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Military Source: Ukrainian Frontline Dominated by Mercenaries

Posted on January 8, 2026 by David Isenberg

Russian Military Source: Ukrainian Frontline Dominated by Mercenaries Zеlеnskiу / Оfficiаl / Telegram William Moore, Editor 00:01 03-01-2026 A Russian serviceman reports that professionally trained troops are scarce in Ukrainian frontline… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How Russian mercenaries in Mali exploit military equipment

Posted on January 6, 2026 by David Isenberg

ali How Russian mercenaries in Mali exploit military equipment David Ehl 10/25/2025 October 25, 2025 A new study suggests mercenaries linked to Russia’s Africa Corps may likely have used Malian military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ukraine Releases Intercept of Colombian Mercenaries Ordered to Kill Women and Children

Posted on January 6, 2026 by David Isenberg

Ukraine Releases Intercept of Colombian Mercenaries Ordered to Kill Women and Children Oct 25, 2025 14:57 Updated Oct 25, 2025 16:31 2 min read Authors Ivan Khomenko News Writer Russian soldiers patrol a street… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Expert: Wagner Legacy In Mali Is ‘Disrespect,’ ‘Brutality’

Posted on January 2, 2026 by David Isenberg

Eurasia Review A Journal of Analysis and News Expert: Wagner Legacy In Mali Is ‘Disrespect,’ ‘Brutality’ November 14, 2025 0 Comments By Africa Defense Forum Four years after Mali’s ruling junta… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ukraine says Russia is recruiting African mercenaries to fight in its war

Posted on January 2, 2026 by David Isenberg

Ukraine says Russia is recruiting African mercenaries to fight in its war Nov 13, 2025 6:30 PM EST By — Simon Ostrovsky By — Katia Patin By — Sonia Kopelev Transcript… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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