Tag: Sergei Chupov

Fontanka Investigates Russian Mercenaries Dying For Putin In Syria And Ukraine

March 29, 2016
Putin In Syria
Spotlight

Russian “private military contractors” (PMCs) are leading major battles, first in Ukraine and now in Syria, reports Fontanka, an independent Saint Petersburg newspaper

Fellow Russian Servicemen Report Death of 6th Russian Soldier in Syria; Widow Denies

March 23, 2016
Russia Update
Spotlight
The Bell

LIVE UPDATES: Conflict Intelligence Team (CIT) reports that fellow servicemen confirmed the death of a 6th Russian soldier in Syria, but his widow denies he was killed there and the Kremlin won’t confirm. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and […]