Russian Mercenary Group Wagner Faces Contract Dispute with Putin's Backing
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed the Defence Ministry's order for mercenary groups fighting in Ukraine to sign contracts with it before July 1, despite the Wagner Group's refusal to do so. Putin also wants the law changed to legalise their activities. The new contract system would much more closely integrate Wagner and its founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin, into the Defence Ministry's command structure in a subordinate position.
- Putin backs push for mercenary groups to sign contracts despite Wagner's refusal Reuters
- Wagner Group Founder Yevgeny Prigozhin Vows to Stage Mutiny Against 'Jealous' Military The Daily Beast
- Criticizing army is a crime in Russia — but not for mercenary boss Prigozhin The Washington Post
- Russian mercenary chief says unsure if his men will continue fighting in Ukraine Reuters
- Wagner paramilitaries ordered to pledge allegiance to Russian leaders euronews
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