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Putin Resorts to Syrian Mercenaries in Ukraine. It’s Not the First Time.

Putin Resorts to Syrian Mercenaries in Ukraine. It’s Not the First Time. The Kremlin has been recruiting thousands of hardened Syrian fighters to join its war in Ukraine. March 25, 2022,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Syrian Mercenaries Deploy to Russia en Route to Ukrainian Battlefields

Russia-Ukraine War Syrian Mercenaries Deploy to Russia en Route to Ukrainian Battlefields March 31, 2022, 4:19 p.m. ETMarch 31, 2022 March 31, 2022 Ben Hubbard, Hwaida Saad and Asmaa al-Omar Syrian soldiers… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Ukraine says bodies of Russian mercenaries have tags ‘showing Syrian phone numbers’

Ukraine says bodies of Russian mercenaries have tags ‘showing Syrian phone numbers’ World 2 min read The New Arab Staff 10 March, 2022 Ukraine’s Defence Ministry claims that it has found… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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EXPLAINER: Will Russia bring Syrian fighters to Ukraine?

EXPLAINER: Will Russia bring Syrian fighters to Ukraine? By Zeina Karam | AP March 11, 2022 at 2:16 p.m. EST FILE – Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, gestures while speaking to Russian President… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Will Russia deploy Syrian fighters to Ukraine?

Will Russia deploy Syrian fighters to Ukraine? March 16, 2022 Gregory Waters The current Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought to international attention one of the sad new realities of Syria:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russia drafting thousands in Syria for Ukraine war: monitor

Russia drafting thousands in Syria for Ukraine war: monitor Issued on: 15/03/2022 – 14:06Modified: 15/03/2022 – 14:04 Students demonstrate in support of Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, at a university… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Russia Recruiting Syrians for Urban Combat in Ukraine, U.S. Officials Say

Russia Recruiting Syrians for Urban Combat in Ukraine, U.S. Officials Say Moscow is looking for help from foreign fighters to take cities including Kyiv During Russian shelling on Friday, a fire… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The US ‘annihilated’ Russian mercenaries in Syria 4 years ago. But in Ukraine, the stakes are much higher.

The US ‘annihilated’ Russian mercenaries in Syria 4 years ago. But in Ukraine, the stakes are much higher. Christopher Woody Mar 18, 2022, 12:13 PM Smoke rises amid damaged buildings after… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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‘Assad’s Syria to turn into big Wagner providing mercenaries for Russia’

‘Assad’s Syria to turn into big Wagner providing mercenaries for Russia’ by Nur Özkan Erbay – Dilara Aslan Özer ANKARAMar 20, 2022 – 1:43 pm GMT+3 People wave opposition flags at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Syrian Fighters May End Up on Both Sides of the Ukraine War

Analysis Syrian Fighters May End Up on Both Sides of the Ukraine War Young Syrians have already served as mercenaries elsewhere. By James Snell, a British writer. A banner depicting Syrian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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