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Tag: Syrian mercenaries

Posted inOpinion

Where does Russia receive its aid from?

by John P Ruehl September 4, 2022September 4, 2022

On August 24, Ukraine’s Independence Day, the US provided a $3 billion military aid package to the country. This adds to more than $80 billion worth of support that Kiev has already received between January 24 and August 3, the majority of which was provided by the US, the UK, and the European Union. In addition to gaining […]

A Syrian soldier talks on the phone in Jobar, eastern Ghouta. The UN says 158,000 people were displaced from Eastern Ghouta since March 9. Photo: Reuters / Ali Hashisho
Posted inOpinion

Will Syrian mercenaries make it to the Ukrainian battlefield?

by Haid Haid April 5, 2022April 5, 2022
Posted inOpinion

Long-term effects of foreign fighters in Karabakh clash

by Tatiana Kanunnikova August 11, 2021August 11, 2021
Posted inCaucasia, Middle East, Turkey

Azerbaijan’s ‘five day’ war turns uphill battle

by Richard Giragosian October 30, 2020November 3, 2020
Posted inCaucasia, Israel, Middle East, United States

Azerbaijan makes its case to pro-Israel Americans

by Matthew Petti October 12, 2020October 15, 2020
Posted inMiddle East, Syria, Turkey, World

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by Ahmad Zaza January 20, 2020February 18, 2020

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