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- Has the Privatization of National Security Gone Too Far? The Future of Military Contracting, November 14, 2008, 9:30-11:00am, New America Foundation
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Tag Archives: Russia
Photo new weapon in Ukraine: U.S., Russia spar over mercenary charges, image
Photo new weapon in Ukraine: U.S., Russia spar over mercenary charges, image Orlando Sentinel By Paul Richter, Tribune Washington Bureau 21 May 2014, A3 VIENNA VIENNA — The Obama administration’s argument… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Lavrov: Russia insisting on investigation of reports on Greystone’s involvement in Urkaine
Lavrov: Russia insisting on investigation of reports on Greystone’s involvement in Urkaine Russia April 23, 23:03 UTC+4 He said the military observers by the OSCE had admitted the absence of any… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Kremlin accuses U.S. security firm with links to Blackwater of sending ‘private army’ to Ukraine disguised as local forces in latest escalation of anti-American rhetoric
Kremlin accuses U.S. security firm with links to Blackwater of sending ‘private army’ to Ukraine disguised as local forces in latest escalation of anti-American rhetoric Russian Foreign Ministry said there were… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Is there any evidence that Russian private security firms have engaged in operations with Russian military forces?
Russian Forces in Crimea: Who Are They, Where Did They Come From? Military personnel, believed to be Russian servicemen, march outside the territory of a Ukrainian military unit in the village… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
State TV Runs Report on Foreign Mercenaries in Kiev
State TV Runs Report on Foreign Mercenaries in Kiev By Christopher Brennan Mar. 03 2014 19:05 Last edited 19:05 A Russian returning from demonstrations in Ukraine told Russian state television that the Kiev protesters’ ranks… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Exclusive: Russian ‘Blackwater’ Takes Over Ukraine Airport
Photo by Viktor Drachev/AFP/Getty Josh Rogin 02.28.14 Exclusive: Russian ‘Blackwater’ Takes Over Ukraine Airport The troops who have taken over two airports in Crimea are not Russian military, but they could… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian police muscle into private security business
Russian police muscle into private security business February 17, 2014 by Mark Galeotti in Europe. Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting on Police Day in Moscow. (MIKHAIL METZEL/AFP/Getty Images) The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Industry Talk: The Slavonic Corps–A Russian PMSC In Syria
Industry Talk: The Slavonic Corps–A Russian PMSC In Syria “A large field between Lattakia and Tartous, surrounded by barbed wire. That is where our battalion and the Syrian reservists were stationed.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Olympic response team: Security firm ready in wings
Olympic response team: Security firm ready in wings Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY 5:22 p.m. EST January 7, 2014 Sochi venue presents a ‘unique challenge,’ says crisis response expert (Photo: Lesya Polyakova,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian mercenaries, working for the Slavonic Corps, fighting in Syria | VK
The Interpreter Russian mercenaries, working for the Slavonic Corps, fighting in Syria | VK “‘Mercenary’ is Merely a Cover Story for Russian Soldier or Spook” Are there more Russian mercenaries fighting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading