Tag Archives: Russia

Notorious Russian general, master spy duo organise in Africa after Prigozhin’s demise

Posted on September 26, 2023 by David Isenberg

Africa SUCCESSION Notorious Russian general, master spy duo organise in Africa after Prigozhin’s demise In recent weeks, Russia’s Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov and General Andrei Averyanov from the GRU military… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Is Burkina Faso edging closer to the Wagner mercenaries?

Posted on September 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Is Burkina Faso edging closer to the Wagner mercenaries? A rising jihadist threat may force Burkina Faso into accepting outside help – and its partnership options are limited John Lechner Sergey… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Tracking mercenaries

Posted on September 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Tracking mercenaries By Alia Brahimi In Season 1, Episode 7 of the Guns for Hire podcast, host Alia Brahimi is joined by the Bellingcat founder Eliot Higgins. They discuss the importance… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A month after Prigozhin’s suspicious death, the Kremlin is silent on his plane crash and legacy

Posted on September 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

A month after Prigozhin’s suspicious death, the Kremlin is silent on his plane crash and legacy A month after Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in a suspicious plane crash, the Kremlin seems… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner’s African Hosts Regret Letting Them In

Posted on September 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Wagner’s African Hosts Regret Letting Them In Libyans, among others, are sick of the Russian mercenaries. By Jack Detsch SEPTEMBER 25, 2023, 1:02 PM DJIBOUTI—The United States has heard from multiple African… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Wagner Group: A Model for Future Russian Foreign Policy in Africa

Posted on September 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Actions Panel Thursday, September 28 The Wagner Group: A Model for Future Russian Foreign Policy in Africa Join New Lines Institute for an exciting panel on the future of Wagner in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Wagner is not going away’: Russian mercenaries could target British interests in Africa next, experts say

Posted on September 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

‘Wagner is not going away’: Russian mercenaries could target British interests in Africa next, experts say Despite a failed mutiny and the death of its leader, the Russian mercenary group is… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian charter flight suspected to have been carrying Wagner mercenaries crashes in Mali

Posted on September 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian charter flight suspected to have been carrying Wagner mercenaries crashes in Mali September 23, 2023, 07:21 PM Wagner transport plane crashes in Mali (Photo:War Noir / Twitter) An IL-76 transport… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ukraine strikes Wagner mercenaries in Sudan: ‘It’s raised the stakes’

Posted on September 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Ukraine strikes Wagner mercenaries in Sudan: ‘It’s raised the stakes’ Lester Kiewit speaks with Jean-Jacques Cornish, Africa Correspondent (skip to 02:41) A series of drone strikes, and a ground operation were… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian general in Algeria in apparent return to work after Wagner mutiny, Kommersant reports

Posted on September 19, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian general in Algeria in apparent return to work after Wagner mutiny, Kommersant reports By Felix Light September 15, 202312:52 PM EDTUpdated 3 days ago General Sergei Surovikin, commander of Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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