How Wagner Cut Its Teeth in Syria

Excerpt How Wagner Cut Its Teeth in Syria Russian mercenaries weren’t always welcomed by the state, but their fighting on behalf of Bashar al-Assad was a prelude to Ukraine. March 7, 2025, 3:24 PM Comment icon View Comments () By John A. Lechner, an analyst concentrating on the politics of Russia, Turkey, and African nations….

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How Wagner Cut Its Teeth in Syria

Excerpt How Wagner Cut Its Teeth in Syria Russian mercenaries weren’t always welcomed by the state, but their fighting on behalf of Bashar al-Assad was a prelude to Ukraine. March 7, 2025, 3:24 PM Comment icon View Comments () By John A. Lechner, an analyst concentrating on the politics of Russia, Turkey, and African nations….

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Trump Goes All in on Crypto 

Analysis Trump Goes All in on Crypto  The U.S. president has embraced digital currencies after years of skepticism. By Rishi Iyengar, a reporter at Foreign Policy. David Sacks, U.S. President Donald Trump’s AI and crypto czar, speaks to Trump as he signs a series of executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House…

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