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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Russian Mercenary Group Wagner Faces Contract Dispute with Putin's Backing

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.

via Reuters|

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international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Russia seeks new private army to replace Wagner Group.

The British defense ministry has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely searching for alternative mercenary groups to replace the Wagner fighters in Ukraine. The ministry said that private military companies are "less constrained" by poor pay and "inefficiency" that afflict Russia's formal military. The Wagner Group fighters have been heavily involved in Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, most notably in Moscow's efforts to take the embattled eastern city of Bakhmut. The head of the Wagner Group, Russian billionaire Yevgeny Prigozhin, is a long-time associate of the Kremlin leader, having previously earned the nickname of "Putin's chef."

via Newsweek|

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