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Ukrainian military destroys group of mercenaries from Kenya fighting on Russiaʼs side
Ukrainian military destroys group of mercenaries from Kenya fighting on Russiaʼs side Author: Veronika Dovhaniuk Date: 12:05 PM EEST, April 23, 2026 During the battle at the front, Ukrainian units destroyed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Skelya assault fighters captured Kenyan mercenary in Kupiansk, released interrogation video
Skelya assault fighters captured Kenyan mercenary in Kupiansk, released interrogation video Thursday, 23 April 2026, 20:39 The detained man says he answered a recruitment agency and expected civilian work, not combat,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Minsk: the identities of 40 murdered Belarusians who fought for the Kiev regime have been established
EADaily Русская версия Minsk: the identities of 40 murdered Belarusians who fought for the Kiev regime have been established June 17th, 2026 07:44 Belarusian mercenaries. Photo: Golovne management rozvidki Ministry of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Africa Corps Shifts Tactics in Mali
Africa Corps Shifts Tactics in Mali Russian mercenaries take “backseat role” as they move out of contested areas and rely on air operations By ADFJune 16, 20264 Mins Read Africa Corps… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia wants to recruit further 18,500 foreigners for war against Ukraine,
Russia wants to recruit further 18,500 foreigners for war against Ukraine, – CCD News foreign mercenaries in russian army 17.06.26 16:05 Russia plans to recruit at least 18,500 foreigners to fight… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s mercenaries left Malian city under escort by rebels they came to fight
Russia’s mercenaries left Malian city under escort by rebels they came to fight Mali broke ties with Ukraine in 2024 to keep its Russian protectors. Those protectors just retreated from a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Putin humiliated as Russian mercenaries in Africa forced to withdraw
Putin humiliated as Russian mercenaries in Africa forced to withdraw Mali’s Kremlin-backed junta struggles to maintain control after defence minister is killed Ben Farmer Africa Correspondent Ben Farmer is Africa Correspondent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
PMC 4.0: The Wagner Model
PMC 4.0 The Wagner Model The Periphery Jun 14, 2026 Wagner soldiers in Bakhmut (credit: Photograph: Telegram @concordgroup_official/AFP/Getty) In 2014, great-power politics would return to Europe with vengeance. Russia’s deployment of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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BLACK CAT IN A DARK ROOM: EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF RUSSIA’S WAGNER GROUP IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC AND MALI
BLACK CAT IN A DARK ROOM: EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF RUSSIA’S WAGNER GROUP IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC AND MALI Marco Mussa and Matvej Dubianskij Journal of International Affairs Spring/Summer 2023… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Colombia and Cuba, Main Recruitment Hotspots for the Russian Army in LatAm
Colombia and Cuba, Main Recruitment Hotspots for the Russian Army in LatAm By Leon Thompson April 29, 2026 The Colombian Military Forces’ campaign promotes the message: “Your life has a value… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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