Tag Archives: Russia

The Bear’s Necessities

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The Bear’s Necessities May 19, 2021 Putin and his associates profit off of some of Africa’s most lucrative natural resources while simultaneously evading Western sanctions. As a result of its ever-expanding… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner group promotes Russia’s strategic interests in Mideast beyond military influence

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Wagner group promotes Russia’s strategic interests in Mideast beyond military influence The dual military and economic nature of the group’s activities make it more beholden to the Kremlin. Thursday 20/05/2021 A… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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In Russian Action Film, Bullets, Blood, Blasts, Bad Guys — And A Whitewash Of Mercenary Atrocities?

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In Russian Action Film, Bullets, Blood, Blasts, Bad Guys — And A Whitewash Of Mercenary Atrocities? May 22, 2021 07:11 GMT By Mike Eckel The Tourist is a new action flick… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian Wagner Group’s presence in Libya endangers North Africa

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Russian Wagner Group’s presence in Libya endangers North Africa by Betül Usta ANKARA Africa May 20, 20211:04 pm GMT+3 A group of captured rebels from the Front for Change and Concord… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin’s Shadow Warriors Stake Claim to Syria’s Oil

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Exclusive Putin’s Shadow Warriors Stake Claim to Syria’s Oil Companies linked to the Wagner group are snapping up oil and gas leases—with an eye to pumping influence, not oil. By Amy… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin’s Wagner Group mercenaries ‘killed kids, raped and tortured women ‘like animals’ & executed men in mosques’

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VLAD’S MONSTERS Putin’s Wagner Group mercenaries ‘killed kids, raped and tortured women ‘like animals’ & executed men in mosques’ Hana Carter 7 May 2021, 9:58 Updated: 7 May 2021, 12:39 VLADIMIR… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Central African Republic: Rights experts concerned over ‘Russian advisers’ and close contacts with UN peacekeepers

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Central African Republic: Rights experts concerned over ‘Russian advisers’ and close contacts with UN peacekeepers MINUSCA/Indonesia FPU A peacekeeper with MINUSCA, the UN mission in the Central African Republic, explains to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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CAR: Experts alarmed by government’s use of “Russian trainers”, close contacts with UN peacekeepers

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CAR: Experts alarmed by government’s use of “Russian trainers”, close contacts with UN peacekeepers GENEVA (31 March 2021) – A group of UN experts* today expressed alarm at the increased recruitment… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian mercenaries in the Central African Republic create problems for democratic actors

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  Daniel Munday May 5th, 2021 Russian mercenaries in the Central African Republic create problems for democratic actors Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Russia’s use of mercenary groups in conflict zones… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Suspect claims of Wagner mercenaries withdrawing from Libya

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Suspect claims of Wagner mercenaries withdrawing from Libya Despite LNA statement that Wagner mercenaries left in January 2021, recent construction projects raise additional questions @DFRLab Apr 27 · 5 min read… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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