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Russia, Wagner Group hit with stinging loss as Libyan strongman in full retreat

2020-06-05

Russia, Wagner Group hit with stinging loss as Libyan strongman in full retreat

The rout of Libyan strongman Haftar is a public embarrassment for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his much touted Wagner Group mercenaries.
Moscow caught red-handed sending camouflaged fighter jets to Libya

2020-05-27

Moscow caught red-handed sending camouflaged fighter jets to Libya

Russian fighter aircraft arrived in Libya from an airbase in Russia, after transiting Syria where they were painted to camouflage their Russian origin, the US military says.
Repeated Russian violations threaten future of landmark Open Skies Treaty

2020-05-27

Repeated Russian violations threaten future of landmark Open Skies Treaty

The United States has declared that it may reconsider its withdrawal from this key international security treaty -- if Russia returns to full compliance.
Russian mercenaries flee front lines after being routed in Libya

2020-05-26

Russian mercenaries flee front lines after being routed in Libya

The newest setbacks for the Kremlin-backed operation come amid reports of a growing rift between the mercenaries and the Libyan strongman over an unpaid $150 million debt.
Putin's mercenary army using 'Islamic State' playbook to hook recruits

2020-05-21

Putin's mercenary army using 'Islamic State' playbook to hook recruits

Amid the worsening global socioeconomic situation, Russia's Wagner Group is exploiting youths' desperation to recruit mercenaries to fight on various front lines.
Libyan strongman loses ground as rift widens with Kremlin-backed mercenaries

2020-05-19

Libyan strongman loses ground as rift widens with Kremlin-backed mercenaries

Khalifa Haftar is reportedly withholding $150 million from Wagner Group mercenaries over ineffective 'rookie fighters' sent from Syria to prop up his attempts to take over the country.
Deadly naval accident highlights lack of professionalism of Iranian military

2020-05-14

Deadly naval accident highlights lack of professionalism of Iranian military

The accidental killing of 19 Iranian sailors is the latest in a series of mishaps, blunders and dubious claims by the Iranian military that stem from the systematic misplaced priorities of Tehran.
Moscow-backed forces launch deadly attack on Libyan capital

2020-05-11

Moscow-backed forces launch deadly attack on Libyan capital

Military strongman Khalifa Haftar, backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin's mercenary Wagner Group, indiscriminately fired hundreds of rockets on residential areas and the airport.
UN confirms Putin's mercenaries propping up Libyan warlord

2020-05-07

UN confirms Putin's mercenaries propping up Libyan warlord

It was the first time the UN has confirmed claims that the Wagner Group, which carries out the agenda of the Russian president, is supporting military strongman Khalifa Haftar.
Afghan militia takes center stage in Russia-Iran power struggle in Syria

2020-05-06

Afghan militia takes center stage in Russia-Iran power struggle in Syria

Moscow appears to be undermining Tehran's control of its prized Afghan militia in Syria, as the nominal allies vie for power and influence now that the bloody civil war is winding down.