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Russia recruits mercenaries from Africa via social media and sends them to their deaths – intelligence
Russia recruits mercenaries from Africa via social media and sends them to their deaths – intelligence Kyiv • UNN May 28 2026, 10:55 AM • 2824 views Russians recruit Africans through job advertisements, seize their passports,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Private Military Companies: Wagner Group as a Mode
Private Military Companies: Wagner Group as a Model By Houssam Mhanna About the author Houssam Mhanna Lebanese University, Graduate Student Political Sociology, International Relations, Private International Law, War Studies, Political Science… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s state capture strategy in Africa, from Wagner to the Africa corps
Russia’s state capture strategy in Africa, from Wagner to the Africa corps Federico Manfredi Firmian Pages 783-812 | Received 19 Aug 2024, Accepted 18 Nov 2024, Published online: 04 Dec 2024… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
The Limits of Russia’s Africa Corps: Mali and the JNIM-FLA Offensive
The Limits of Russia’s Africa Corps: Mali and the JNIM-FLA Offensive Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Coordinated attacks by al-Qaeda’s Sahelian affiliate, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), and the Tuareg-dominated separatists, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian Embassy in Colombia Denies Recruiting Foreign Mercenaries
Russian Embassy in Colombia Denies Recruiting Foreign Mercenaries By Josep Freixes May 4, 2026 The Russian Embassy in Colombia denies the report regarding the alleged recruitment of foreign mercenaries in Latin… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Colombian mercenary admits Ukraine deployment was a mistake (VIDEO)
Colombian mercenary admits Ukraine deployment was a mistake (VIDEO) RT.com 18th May 2026, 18:34 GMT+11 The foreign fighter was evacuated by Russian troops after suffering severe injuries on the battlefield A… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Russia’s Setback in Mali: Intelligence Failures, Strategic Limits, and the Future of Moscow’s Africa Project
Russia’s Setback in Mali: Intelligence Failures, Strategic Limits, and the Future of Moscow’s Africa Project May 11, 2026 Russia’s recent military and political setbacks in Mali represent more than a tactical… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mercenaries in Mali Come With High Cost, Few Results
Mercenaries in Mali Come With High Cost, Few Results After spending nearly $1 billion, Mali has alienated its citizens and given terror groups room to expand By ADFMay 26, 20264 Mins… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Ukraine’s Security Service and intelligence gather evidence of war crimes by Serbian mercenary during occupation of Kyiv Oblast
Ukraine’s Security Service and intelligence gather evidence of war crimes by Serbian mercenary during occupation of Kyiv Oblast VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — 26 May, 12:39 Davor Savičič. Photo: Radio Liberty 30215 Ukraine’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Ukraine Names Bosnian-Serb Fighter a Suspect in War Crime Probe
Ukraine Names Bosnian-Serb Fighter a Suspect in War Crime Probe Ukraine said Davor Savičić, a Bosnian-Serb mercenary fighting for Moscow, has been named a suspect for reportedly torturing civilians north of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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