Tag Archives: Russia

Africa Faces the Unintended Consequences of Relying on Russian PMCs

Posted on February 24, 2025 by David Isenberg

Africa Faces the Unintended Consequences of Relying on Russian PMCs 30 May 2024 Bottom Line Contracting Russian private military companies, whether Wagner or its successor organization, the Africa Corps, is likely… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Group: Comparing and contextualizing the Russian monster

Posted on February 24, 2025 by David Isenberg

Wagner Group: Comparing and contextualizing the Russian monster Christopher Spearin Pages 153-163 | Published online: 18 Apr 2024 Abstract  Though the same descriptors have been applied to Wagner Group and US/Western… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia Recruits Cuban Mercenaries, One Ended Up Prisoner Of War

Posted on February 24, 2025 by David Isenberg

Russia Recruits Cuban Mercenaries, One Ended Up Prisoner Of War February 17, 2025 20:59 CET By RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, Schemes, Valeriya Yegoshyna and Kaisa Alliksaar Cuban Frank Dario Jarrosay Manfuga is now a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mali investigates alleged execution of civilians by soldiers and Russian mercenaries

Posted on February 24, 2025 by David Isenberg

Mali investigates alleged execution of civilians by soldiers and Russian mercenaries  North Africa PostFebruary 24, 2025 1:48 pm Mali’s military government has initiated an investigation into the alleged ‘cold execution’ of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A “New” Old War: The Wagner group in the Central African Republic

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

A “New” Old War: The Wagner group in the Central African Republic af Petersens, Fanny Malmö University, Faculty of Culture and Society (KS), Department of Global Political Studies (GPS). 2024 (English)Independent… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian mercenaries have a bad reputation but some African regimes still employ them: study explores why

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

A Russian flag hanging on the monument of the Russian instructors in Bangui, on March 22, 2023. Barbara Debout/AFP via Getty images Russian mercenaries have a bad reputation but some African… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Moscow Blast Kills Mercenary Leader Fighting Ukraine — Who’s Behind It?

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

Moscow Blast Kills Mercenary Leader Fighting Ukraine — Who’s Behind It? February 04, 2025 00:38 CET By Steve Gutterman Armen Sarkisian, who died in intensive care after the explosion in the Scarlet… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Q&A: The Wagner Group’s new life after the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

Q&A: The Wagner Group’s new life after the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin Posted: 21 August 2024| Region: Africa | Category: Q&A Authors: Ladd Serwat; Héni Nsaibia Q&A with Ladd Serwat and Héni Nsaibia ACLED Africa Regional Specialist and Associate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Give Me Your Poor — Russia’s Mercenary Foot Soldiers

Posted on February 21, 2025 by David Isenberg

Give Me Your Poor — Russia’s Mercenary Foot Soldiers An increasing number of foreign mercenaries are fighting and dying for Russia in Ukraine. The West can help to stem the flow.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Russian mercenary

Posted on February 19, 2025 by David Isenberg

Soldiers from the Wagner Group have helped Vladimir Putin advance his aim of restoring Russian power in Africa. But on the ground, they’ve learned hard lessons. The Russian mercenary Story by Rachel… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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