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‘Six men against three tanks’: Inside a Wagner meat assault – by a mercenary
‘Six men against three tanks’: Inside a Wagner meat assault – by a mercenary A new book lays bare the secrets of Russia’s most notorious militia October 04, 2026 2:23 pm… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Bortnikov Claims Thousands of Foreign Mercenaries, Including Georgians, Are Fighting Against Russia in Ukraine
Bortnikov Claims Thousands of Foreign Mercenaries, Including Georgians, Are Fighting Against Russia in Ukraine 6 Oct 2024 | News, Security, Azerbaijan On October 4, during a meeting of the Council of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
PMSC Watchlist Digest — October 5, 2026
PMSC Watchlist Digest — October 5, 2026 Reconstructed export of the latest digest in this conversation. Subsequent follow-up research is not incorporated. The original CSV could not be recovered in this… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia’s Security Operations in Africa
Russia’s Security Operations in Africa CRS PRODUCT (LIBRARY OF CONGRESS) Hide Overview CRS Product Type: In Focus CRS Product Number: IF12389 Referenced Legislation: H.R. 506; S. 416; P.L.105-292; P.L.117-263 Publication Date:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Investigation: Amid Setbacks In The Sahel, Russia Quietly Builds Ties In Madagascar
Investigation: Amid Setbacks In The Sahel, Russia Quietly Builds Ties In Madagascar By Mark Krutov and Sergei Dobrynin September 23, 2026 10:51 CET Madagascar President Michael Randrianirina (left) greets Major General Andrei… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mali’s Tuareg rebels reveal contacts with Russia’s Africa Corps and seek Türkiye’s role
Mali’s Tuareg rebels reveal contacts with Russia’s Africa Corps and seek Türkiye’s role 15 September 2026 18:00 (UTC+04:00) Akbar Novruz Read more The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a Tuareg separatist group… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
“Dubai to Grave” flight: mercenary from Sierra Leone arrived to fight for Russia and was killed in Donetsk region
“Dubai to Grave” flight: mercenary from Sierra Leone arrived to fight for Russia and was killed in Donetsk region. PHOTO Ukrainian military intelligence has identified a citizen of Sierra Leone who… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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The Main Intelligence Directorate has identified a mercenary from Sierra Leone who fought on Russia’s side
The Main Intelligence Directorate has identified a mercenary from Sierra Leone who fought on Russia’s side UA NEWS 02 October 2026 14:04 Ukrainian military intelligence has identified Kamara Alaji, a citizen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Russia Plans Record Recruitment of 18,500 Foreign Fighters for War in Ukraine
Russia Plans Record Recruitment of 18,500 Foreign Fighters for War in Ukraine By Mariia Kudasiuk Photo: Russia Plans Record Recruitment of 18,500 Foreign Fighters for War in Ukraine. Source: AP Russia… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russia paying US recruits $26,000 to become cannon fodder in Ukraine war
Russia paying US recruits $26,000 to become cannon fodder in Ukraine war By Kamal Sultan Published Sep. 28, 2026, 7:20 p.m. ET 667 Comments Russia is recruiting frontline troops for its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading