Ian Birrell

Award-winning columnist and foreign reporter. Contributing editor of The Mail on Sunday and weekly columnist in the 'i' paper. Writes regularly for many other papers, platforms and magazines. Frequent broadcaster and speaker at events. Co-founder wth Damon Albarn of the Africa Express music project and executive producer of 4 albums...Read more
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I was thrown into a pit for refusing to fight for Putin – and escaped from being executed by sledgehammer

Published by The Mail on Sunday (5th February, 2023) The former commander of a Russian mercenary unit has seen one... Read Full Article

World’s most infamous mercenary steps out the shadows

Published by The i paper (7th November, 2022) Russia, like most modern countries, sees matters of defence, security and foreign... Read Full Article