mercenaries
The Role of Private Military Contractors in Changing the Dimensions of Fighting Wars
Private military contractors (PMCs), also known as private security companies, are private companies that provide military and security services to governments, corporations, and individuals. They have become an increasingly important…
U.S. soldiers alive, despite Russia ‘fake news’ report, U.S. military says
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Three current and former members of the Tennessee National Guard falsely identified in a Russian media report as mercenaries who were killed in Ukraine…
Explainer-Is it legal for foreigners to fight for Ukraine?
By Jacqueline Thomsen (Reuters) - As thousands of would-be fighters from outside the country volunteer to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia's invasion, some may also face legal consequences in…
France says 300 mercenaries have left eastern Libya
PARIS (Reuters) - Some 300 foreign mercenaries have left eastern Libya, France's foreign ministry said on Tuesday, hailing the start of a phased withdrawal of thousands of foreign forces that…
Russia to keep helping Mali militarily despite Western criticism – RIA
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will continue providing Mali with military assistance through state channels, the RIA news agency cited a senior Russian diplomat as saying on Monday, days after Bamako…
Mali denies deployment of Russian mercenaries, says only ‘trainers’ present
BAMAKO (Reuters) - Mali's government has denied the presence of Russian mercenaries in the West African country after 15 Western powers accused Russia of providing material support to a deployment…
Russian mercenaries deploy to eastern Ukraine – sources
By Maria Tsvetkova and Anton Zverev MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian mercenaries have deployed to separatist-controlled eastern Ukraine in recent weeks to bolster defences against Ukrainian government forces as tensions between…
French ministers warn Russian counterparts about mercenaries in W. Africa
PARIS (Reuters) - France's armed forces and foreign ministers told their Russian counterparts on Friday that the deployment of Russian mercenaries to West Africa's Sahel region would be "unacceptable", the…
Libya’s eastern forces say 300 foreign mercenaries to leave
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Libya's eastern-based forces have agreed to repatriate 300 foreign mercenaries from their area of control after a request from France, a military official said a day…
Russia shrugs off French concerns on possible mercenary deal with Mali
By Maria Tsvetkova MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia on Thursday dismissed French concerns about a potential deal between Mali and a Russian private military contractor and said it planned to continue…
International community will stop supporting Mali if it brings in mercenaries – France
PARIS (Reuters) - France warned Mali on Thursday that it would lose the support of the international community if it agreed a deal with Russian mercenaries. Diplomatic and security sources…
Lavrov says Mali asked private Russian military company for help
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -Mali has asked a private Russian military company to help it fight against insurgents, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday at the…
