Author Archives: David Isenberg

ON TARGET: Wagner Group Not the First Private Army

Posted on July 13, 2023 by David Isenberg

ON TARGET: Wagner Group Not the First Private Army July 10, 2023 By Scott Taylor With the recent crisis in Russia, wherein the private mercenary army called the Wagner Group mutinied… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin met Prigozhin in Moscow after Wagner mutiny

Posted on July 12, 2023 by David Isenberg

Putin met Prigozhin in Moscow after Wagner mutiny Mercenary group ‘ready to continue to fight’ for Russia, Kremlin spokesperson says. Yevgeny Prigozhin shows Vladimir Putin his school lunch factory outside Saint… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner fighters neared Russian nuclear base during revolt

Posted on July 12, 2023 by David Isenberg

Wagner fighters neared Russian nuclear base during revolt Reuters July 11, 20235:46 AM EDT Updated 2 days ago July 11 (Reuters) – As rebellious Wagner forces drove north toward Moscow on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin meets Prigozhin: Getting to grips with latest twist in Wagner saga

Posted on July 12, 2023 by David Isenberg

Putin meets Prigozhin: Getting to grips with latest twist in Wagner saga Image source, EPAImage caption, Face masks depicting Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and Russian President Vladimir Putin on sale at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian war bloggers’ reactions to news of Putin’s post-rebellion meeting with Prigozhin range from mockery to approval

Posted on July 11, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian war bloggers’ reactions to news of Putin’s post-rebellion meeting with Prigozhin range from mockery to approval 1:19 pm, July 10, 2023 Source: Agentstvo On July 10, Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 11, 2023 by David Isenberg

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 the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Putin and Prigozhin held a meeting in June, their first known contact since the mutiny.

Posted on July 11, 2023 by David Isenberg

Putin and Prigozhin held a meeting in June, their first known contact since the mutiny. Yevgeny Prigozhin in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, as the Wagner forces began to end the rebellion last month.Credit…Alexander… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian mercenary leader Prigozhin’s commanders met Putin after short-lived mutiny, pledged loyalty

Posted on July 11, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian mercenary leader Prigozhin’s commanders met Putin after short-lived mutiny, pledged loyalty By The Associated Press Published 3:53 AM EDT, July 10, 2023 Just five days after staging a short-lived rebellion, mercenary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Prigozhin’s War

Posted on July 10, 2023 by David Isenberg

Prigozhin’s War July 7, 2023 UPDATED: Putin met with Prigozhin five days after the rebellion as analysts differ on why it happened. It is an episode with lessons to be learned… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia confirms Wagner-Putin meeting, releases Gerasimov video

Posted on July 10, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russia confirms Wagner-Putin meeting, releases Gerasimov video Russia appears to be trying to take control of the confusing narrative around the Wagner Group, after last month’s shocking mutiny. Putin, Prigozhin and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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