3,000 Wagner Group mercenaries deployed by Russia have been 'killed in Ukraine', MPs told The director of Bellingcat has warned that western countries need to take the group more seriously Wales Online · Apr 19, 2022
Syrian Fighters Ready to Join Next Phase of Ukraine War During a visit to Syria in 2017, Vladimir Putin lavished praise on a Syrian general whose division played an instrumental role in defeating insurgents in the country’s long-running war. The Russian president told him his cooperation with Russian troops "will lead to great successes in the future." Now members of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 18, 2022
Syrian fighters ready to join next phase of Ukraine war The next chapter of the war in Ukraine could see Russia bringing in greater numbers of battle-hardened fighters from Syria, observers say The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022
Ukraine war: the key role played by volunteer militias on both sides of the conflict One of the features of modern warfare is the role played by non-state militias, and Ukraine is no exception. Reporting of the war has highlighted the role of the Wagner Group on the Russian side, for instance. This 6,000 strong mercenary force, which is usually based in Africa and recently… The Conversation · Apr 13, 2022
EU ends part of Mali training mission, fearing Russian interference, Borrell says The European Union will halt part of its training of Mali's armed forces, the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Monday, citing a lack of guarantees from Malian authorities that Russian military contractors would not interfere in the work. Reuters · Apr 11, 2022
Russian neo-Nazi mercenaries who collect enemies’ ears 'to be deployed in Ukraine' Militia group Rusich was founded by sadistic neo-Nazi paratrooper Aleksei Milchakov, and has sent out propaganda encouraging mercenaries to "spill litres of blood from vile Russophobes" Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2022
UN demands Mali allow peacekeepers into town where 300 died The top U.N. envoy in Mali is demanding that the country’s military leaders allow U.N. peacekeepers to visit a town where Human Rights Watch says the Malian army and foreign soldiers suspected to be Russian recently killed an estimated 300 men, one of several alleged rights abuses denounced by the… The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022
Germany says Russian radio messages discussed Bucha killings In intercepted radio messages, Russian soldiers said to talk about interrogating and killing soldiers and civilians. Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2022
U.S. calls reports of many killed in Mali 'extremely disturbing' The United States is following "extremely disturbing accounts" of large numbers of people killed in a village in central Mali, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Sunday. Reuters · Apr 3, 2022
In Syria, Russia leads effort to recruit fighters for Ukraine Analysts say Moscow has been recruiting Syrian fighters through its mercenary network and local groups. Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2022
UK spy chief warns Russia looking for cyber targets A U.K. intelligence chief warns that Russia is looking for cyber targets and bringing in mercenaries to shore up its stalled military campaign in Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022
Roman Abramovich's suspected poisoning during Ukraine peace talks 'very concerning' The UK's Foreign Office has described the suspected poisoning as 'very concerning' and insisted the UK will 'continue to assist' with tough sanctions on Russia. Daily Record · Mar 29, 2022
Ukraine morning briefing: Kyiv suburb 'liberated' as delegation arrives in Turkey for talks The big stories from day 33 of the Russian invasion Wales Online · Mar 29, 2022
Roman Abramovich suspected poisoning claims ‘very concerning’ – Foreign Office The UK pledged to continue to assist Ukraine by implementing tough sanctions on Vladimir Putin’s regime. The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022
Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2022 Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Biden cautious over Russia promise Ukraine news from March 29: Joe Biden urges caution over Russia’s pledge to reduce military activity near Kyiv.
Reuters · Mar 28, 2022 British intelligence says Russia's Wagner Group deployed to eastern Ukraine British military intelligence said on Monday the Russian private military company, the Wagner Group, has been deployed to eastern Ukraine.
Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2022 One thousand mercenaries from Putin’s private ‘Wagner’ army sent to eastern Ukraine, says UK ‘They are expected to deploy more than 1,000 mercenaries, including senior leaders of the organisation, to undertake combat operations,’ the MoD said
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022 Boris Johnson looks on awkwardly as Macron and other EU leaders greet at Nato meeting The prime minister looked on while his western counterparts were reacquainted
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022 Kremlin calls Johnson ‘most active anti-Russian’ as PM tightens vice on Putin Boris Johnson was rallying allies to provide further defensive support to Ukraine at a Nato summit on the invasion.
Manchester Evening News · Mar 24, 2022 Ukraine latest news as Boris Johnson targets Putin’s ‘private army’ amid plea to allies An emergency Nato summit is being held as President Zelensky calls for international demonstrations
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022 Boris Johnson looks on awkwardly as Macron and other EU leaders greet at Nato meeting The prime minister looked on while his western counterparts were reacquainted
Wales Online · Mar 24, 2022 Vladimir Putin's 'private army' targeted in new sanctions ordered by Boris Johnson The Prime Minister has hit the paramilitary Wagner Group as he called on the rest of the world to increase its support for Ukraine
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022 Russia sanctions: Who are the latest entities and individuals to be targeted? A notice from the Treasury said 59 entries were added to the UK’s list on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2022 UK targets Sergei Lavrov’s ‘stepdaughter’ Polina Kovaleva in new round of sanctions Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said the latest round of sanctions will hit 65 “oligarchs, businesses and hired thugs complicit in the murder of innocent civilians”
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022 UK imposes sanctions on Russia to target mercenary assassin squad Billionaires, drone manufacturer and diamond firm also on new blacklist