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Despite crisis in Russia, Wagner mercenaries will continue ops in Africa

QuincyInst.org FILE PHOTO: Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin speaks with servicemen during withdrawal of his forces from Bakhmut and handing over their positions to regular Russian troops, in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Biden’s 3am Moment in Ukraine

SCOTT RITTER: Biden’s 3am Moment in Ukraine July 2, 2023 In June, Biden was confronted with the ultimate “3 a.m. phone call” moment. He could have made a call which would… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Putin claim that Russia funds Wagner group may make it easier to try him for war crimes

Vladimir Putin has previously distanced himself from Wagner. Photograph: AP The ObserverVladimir Putin Putin claim that Russia funds Wagner group may make it easier to try him for war crimes Admission… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Inside Biden’s dramatic backchannel to Russia as a near-coup unfolded

white house Inside Biden’s dramatic backchannel to Russia as a near-coup unfolded The U.S. reached out to Russia at a critical moment to ensure there was no confusion about its lack… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Wagner Group boss shutters media empire

Wagner Group boss shutters media empire Moscow has blocked access to outlets controlled by Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Patriot Media. Patriot Media is owned by Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin | POOL photo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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What the Russian Crisis Means for Europe

What the Russian Crisis Means for Europe Judy Dempsey European leaders must not only double down on Ukraine and Eastern Europe. They need to figure out how they are going to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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NATO Stresses Risk of Wagner Group’s Potential Relocation to Belarus

NATO Stresses Risk of Wagner Group’s Potential Relocation to Belarus “Belarus is unpredictable and dangerous, and this has not changed,” the Estonian prime minister, Kaja Kallas, said in Brussels at a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Satellite images show rapid construction at a deserted military base in Belarus. Is it Wagner’s new home?

Satellite images show rapid construction at a deserted military base in Belarus. Is it Wagner’s new home? The images reveal a possible location for the mercenaries who were given the option… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Putin Moves to Punish Prigozhin Allies

Putin Moves to Punish Prigozhin Allies Russia’s president indicates that associates of the Wagner group’s leader in government and the military will face punishment. A photograph released by Russian state media… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Rumors Swirl as Russian General Who Knew of Prigozhin’s Mutiny Goes Missing

Rumors Swirl as Russian General Who Knew of Prigozhin’s Mutiny Goes Missing WHERE’S SUROVIKIN? One Russian outlet reported Sergei Surovikin, a senior Russian general who hasn’t been seen for days, was… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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