Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of ‘volunteer units’ in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one of the top commanders of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of “volunteer units” fighting in...
U.S’ Backchannel Diplomacy to end Russia-Ukraine war
It is not yet clear how often the discussions have been taking place, if they are part of a single coordinated effort, or whether Wagner...
Prigozhin Mutiny Further Distances Central Asia from Russia
Even before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it was clear that the Central Asian states were beginning to distance themselves from Russia’s proprietorial attitude...
Russia’s Toxic Military Politics
No group in history has posed as many dangers as soldiers who feel abandoned by their leaders. Whether they are conscripts, volunteers or mercenaries,...
Putin crackdown on Wagner rebellion creates new weak points in Russian military
The Wagner Group rebellion is expected to have a harmful ripple effect across Russia’s armed forces as the Kremlin works to weed out supporters...
Report: Top Russian General Knew about Wagner Rebellion Plan
A high-ranking Russian general had previous knowledge of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion plans before he led the mercenary army’s attempted coup over...
Russia mercenary threat revives concern over security of largest nuclear arsenal in the world
WASHINGTON —– The Wagner mercenary group’s march on Moscow has revived an old fear in Washington: What happens to Russia’s nuclear stockpile in the...
Ideology, Money or Freedom? Why Fighters from the Global South Join Russia’s Army in Ukraine
The family of Tanzanian-born Nemes Raymond Taremo first heard rumors that their beloved relative had been killed on the frontlines in faraway Ukraine in...
Mali Junta Files ‘Espionage’ Complaint Against UN Mission
DAKAR — Mali’s ruling junta has asked prosecutors to probe the UN’s peacekeeping mission for “espionage” following a report which said hundreds of people...
The Kremlin Drone Ding and the Wagner Rant
The past week has seen two strange developments related to the Ukraine war that have raised more questions than answers: the drone strike at...