Author Archives: David Isenberg

Russian Wagner Group members to stand trial in Poland on terrorism charges

Russian Wagner Group members to stand trial in Poland on terrorism charges Jun 21, 2024 | Defence, Law Two alleged members of Russian private military company the Wagner Group will stand… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Norway Jails Ex-Wagner Commander for Beating Woman, Attacking Bartender

Norway Jails Ex-Wagner Commander for Beating Woman, Attacking Bartender June 19, 2024 Andrei Medvedev. © Thomas Nilsen / The Barents Observer An ex-commander from Russia’s notorious Wagner mercenary group who fled… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Bribery Charges Reveal Russia’s Expanding ‘African Legion’ in Libya

Bribery Charges Reveal Russia’s Expanding ‘African Legion’ in Libya Daily News By ADF Last updated Jun 5, 2024 Russian Deputy Minister of Defense Timur Ivanov, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Death is our Business”. The Complete History of the Wagner Group

Death is our Business”. The Complete History of the Wagner Group Ilya Barabanov and Denis Korotkov Download sample “Death is Our Business” is the first-ever story of Yevgeny Prigozhin, written by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare

Death Is Our Business: Russian Mercenaries and the New Era of Private Warfare Hardcover – March 4, 2025 by John Lechner (Author) You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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British MoD Intel: Russia Recruits African Mercenaries to Strengthen Its Armed Forces in Ukraine Conflict

British MoD Intel: Russia Recruits African Mercenaries to Strengthen Its Armed Forces in Ukraine Conflict. 14 Jun, 2024 – 8:17 Defense News Army 2024 Recently, the British MoD (Ministry of Defense)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russia’s Mercenary-Industrial Complex in Africa

Russia’s Mercenary-Industrial Complex in Africa Christopher Faulkner and Raphael Parens June 6, 2024 Commentary Attara, Dakka Sebbe, Nienanpela, Dioura, and Ouro Fer — these five Malian towns saw elders murdered, civilians… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Wagner Group: Russia’s Shadow Army and its Impact in Africa

About The Wagner Group: Russia’s Shadow Army and its Impact in Africa 28 Jun 2024 By Isabella Currie Fresh perspective Share The Wagner Group has maintained an active and controversial presence… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The European Union’s use of contractors in security and defence: blazing its own path of institutional change?

The European Union’s use of contractors in security and defence: blazing its own path of institutional change? Caroline Batka & Jozef Bátora Received 13 Nov 2023, Accepted 24 Jun 2024, Published… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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‘They threatened to beat me unconscious and throw me into an assault unit’

‘They threatened to beat me unconscious and throw me into an assault unit’ Russia is coercing prisoners recruited from occupied Ukraine into signing indefinite military contracts 9:58 am, July 8, 2024… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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