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Tag Archives: Russia
In Ukraine, a Russian mercenary group steps out of the shadows
In Ukraine, a Russian mercenary group steps out of the shadows By Mary Ilyushina August 18, 2022 at 2:00 a.m. EDT A mural seen on March 30 in Belgrade, Serbia, praises… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Prigozhin’s criminal past, straight from the source A complete translation of one of the court documents from the case that sent ‘Putin’s chef’ to prison, four decades ago
Prigozhin’s criminal past, straight from the source A complete translation of one of the court documents from the case that sent ‘Putin’s chef’ to prison, four decades ago 1:43 pm, June… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
In new interview, Russian POW and former Wagner fighter recounts recruitment process and pleads not to be swapped
In new interview, Russian POW and former Wagner fighter recounts recruitment process and pleads not to be swapped 12:14 am, December 8, 2022 Source: Verstka In a new interview with Ukrainian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
No sitting this one out. Head of Russia Behind Bars on the military recruitment of inmates
OPINION No sitting this one out. Head of Russia Behind Bars on the military recruitment of inmates 10 September 2022 Olga Romanova Founder of Russia Behind Bars (NGO Charitable Foundation for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘Honestly, they’re all going to die’ What Russian soldiers who have already fought in Ukraine think about Putin’s mobilization effort
‘Honestly, they’re all going to die’ What Russian soldiers who have already fought in Ukraine think about Putin’s mobilization effort 11:15 am, September 28, 2022 Source: Meduza The bodies of Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
What the rise of Prigozhin and Kadyrov tell us about Russia
What the rise of Prigozhin and Kadyrov tell us about Russia The empowerment of Putin loyalists who command their own forces may not bode well for the stability of the Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Kremlin’s False Portrayal of Wagner Mercenaries in Ukraine
The Kremlin’s False Portrayal of Wagner Mercenaries in Ukraine December 05, 2022 The FBI search warrant for Evgeny Prigozhin, a confidant of Russian President Vladimir Putin, founder of PMC Wagner. … You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian mercenaries accused of using violence to corner diamond trade
Russian mercenaries accused of using violence to corner diamond trade By Mary Ilyushina and Francesca Ebel December 6, 2022 at 4:00 a.m. EST A diamond and gold dealer inspects diamonds in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Rise Of Prigozhin: ‘Putin’s Chef’ Steps Further Into The Limelight
Russia The Rise Of Prigozhin: ‘Putin’s Chef’ Steps Further Into The Limelight The Rise Of Prigozhin: ‘Putin’s Chef’ Steps Further Into The Limelight November 02, 2022 16:21 GMT By Mike… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner Mercenary Group Opens Tech Center in St. Petersburg
Wagner Mercenary Group Opens Tech Center in St. Petersburg Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 The new Wagner Center in St Petersburg. Alexander Demianchuk / TASS ST. PETERSBURG – The until-recently highly secretive… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading