Some of the key articles from our coverage of the war in Ukraine over the past week.
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Articles on Mercenaries
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As Ukraine retakes parts of its northeastern region from Russia, the Kremlin continues to increasingly look to private military companies to fill in military power gaps.
New Zealanders fighting in Ukraine are facing significant risks, with no official support from the government. The fighters’ motives may be noble but are they muddying the waters?
Five essential reads on Russia’s relationship with Africa.
As the number of volunteers for Ukraine’s International Legion rises to a reported 20,000 from over 50 countries, is it lawful for New Zealanders to join the fight?
Are the descriptions of war passed down by ancient historians accurate? A site in Sicily provided a rare chance to fact-check stories told about two battles from more than 2,400 years ago.
US denies backing failed raid to remove Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro – but it has a long history of sponsoring private armies elsewhere.
Guns for hire are back in business – and they’re making war even more dangerous.
Protecting rhinos and fighting terrorism are both noble causes, but there isn’t much evidence of a link between the two.
IS has proved very adept at fending off massive conventional forces – but that doesn’t mean crack private security teams would do any better.
Comparisons of foreign volunteers in Syria to the International Brigades of Spain are apt, but not for the reasons you think.
Mercenaries and private armies have always been controversial – but are they really any worse than regular armies?
South Africans have a reputation for being among the best mercenaries in the world. It’s no wonder Nigeria is turning to them.
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