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A Russian paramilitary group opposed to Putin says it attacked a troop stronghold inside Russia's borders
The Freedom of Russia Legion, made up of army defectors and anti-Putin volunteers, has claimed resp…
Sinéad Baker
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Putin is tightening his grip over what's left of the Wagner Group
Russia is trying to take over Wagner's mercenary operations in Africa following the death of its le…
Thibault Spirlet
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A brutal Russian paramilitary group active in Ukraine called for border intelligence on nearby NATO states: report
A Kremlin-linked paramilitary group asked for border intel on Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, raisin…
Mia Jankowicz
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A captured Russian prison inmate-turned-soldier said the Wagner Group's paramilitary trained him for 3 weeks and didn't expect him to survive the Ukrainian assault
The 48-year-old man — convicted on murder, robbery, and drug offenses — was fighting in Bakhmut, Uk…
Kenneth Niemeyer
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An anti-vaxx paramilitary group which discussed violent insurrection via Telegram was disbanded after a newspaper exposed it
The British group 'Veterans 4 Freedom' comprised more than 200 former servicemen and servicewomen a…
Thomas Colson
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The Pentagon isn't the only one with special operators. Here are the 5 most elite forces outside the military
Numerous US government agencies and departments have specially selected, manned, and trained units …
Stavros Atlamazoglou
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After announcing foiled plot to kidnap governor, Michigan's attorney general says the far right is trying to 'disrupt' the state ahead of the election
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel spoke with Business Insider about an alleged plot to kidnap a…
Charles Davis
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Putin's pick to lead the Wagner Group is likely considered a 'traitor' by his own men, UK says
Andrei Troshev was second in command of the Wagner paramilitary group and sided with Vladimir Putin…
Charles R. Davis
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Facebook removes page for New Mexico Civil Guard, along with other paramilitary organizations — and anti-fascist groups
Facebook said it was removing pages tied to groups that have "celebrated violent acts, shown that t…
Charles Davis
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US says Wagner Group rebellion reveals 'extraordinary' cracks in the 'Russian facade'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the events surrounding the Wagner Group's brief insurrecti…
Katie Balevic
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Leaked documents indicate over 300 members of far-right paramilitary Oath Keepers may be current or former DHS employees, Project on Government Oversight reports
The revelation comes weeks after the paramilitary group's founder, Stewart Rhodes, was convicted of…
Charles R. Davis
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Here's what could happen to the Wagner Group after the armed rebellion against Russia failed
The Wagner paramilitary group, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, attempted an armed rebellion in Russia las…
Sophia Ankel
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New Mexico Republicans cancel rally after controversial paramilitary group and other speakers pull out
The August 22 rally featuring elected Republicans was supposed to pay "special tribute" to the New …
Charles Davis
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Wagner leader Prigozhin will move to Belarus following the mercenary group's uprising against Putin, Kremlin spokesman says
Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin will move to Belarus and will not be prosecuted following Satur…
Michelle Mark
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Wagner Group fighters implicated in the killing of hundreds of unarmed civilians in West African village: UN report
Soldiers descended on the village of Moura in Mali, West Africa, rounded up the men, and shot those…
Isobel van Hagen
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Wagner Group leader says a Ukrainian counter-offensive would likely succeed as Russia is in 'crisis,' report says
Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin has urged Russians to continue fighting even if defeated, the Institu…
Isobel van Hagen
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Dozens of Russian draftees were locked in a factory and forced to sign contracts with the Wagner Group at gunpoint, report says
Russian draftees said that officials were "herding" them around at gunpoint before the Wagner Group…
Sophia Ankel
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Wagner Group lost more than 100 soldiers in a single day because of a lack of ammunition, mercenary boss says
Yevgeny Prigozhin's plea for more artillery shells comes just three days after he threatened to wit…
Erin Snodgrass
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Russian Wagner Group is using American social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to recruit new members around the world, according to new report
The paramilitary group is hunting for new international recruits by boasting cushy salaries and ben…
Erin Snodgrass
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Right-wing militia pulls out of event with New Mexico Republicans, citing 'blatantly racist' remarks from some speakers
The New Mexico Civil Guard, whose founder is a neo-Confederate with a swastika tattoo, said it does…