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international-affairs2 years ago•3 min saved

"Putin's Motives in Africa Exposed: Prigozhin's Death Reveals Kremlin's Agenda"

Private mercenary groups with ties to Russian security forces are absorbing fighters from Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner Group into their own operations following Prigozhin's death. Some fighters are joining Redut, financed by Gennady Timchenko, while others are being recruited by Convoy, which has received funding from Arkady Rotenberg. The Kremlin is also taking control of some Wagner Group units operating in the Middle East and Africa. These developments reflect a broader adjustment in Russia's security architecture as Kremlin-linked groups seek to capitalize on Prigozhin's influence. Changes are also occurring in Belarus, where Wagner fighters are leaving, raising concerns about potential provocations and destabilization efforts. Poland and the US are closely monitoring the situation and sharing intelligence on Wagner Group.

via The Daily Beast|

#international-affairs #kremlin #private-military-companies

militarysecurity2 years ago•6 min saved

"The Future of Russian Mercenaries: Beyond Wagner"

The future of Russia's Wagner Group, the country's largest private military company, is uncertain following the death of its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, in a plane crash. Observers believe that the battle-tested fighters of Wagner are too valuable to be disbanded, and they are likely to be absorbed by Russia's military, intelligence services, state-run corporations, and other private military companies financed by Kremlin allies or oligarchs. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko may also seek to benefit from the remnants of Wagner. However, it is unlikely that any new structure will be able to replicate the unique combination of business acumen and charisma that Prigozhin brought to Wagner. Other private military companies in Russia, funded by corporations and oligarchs, are expected to fill the void left by Wagner's demise.

via Al Jazeera English|

#kremlin #militarysecurity #private-military-companies

international-affairs2 years ago•8 min saved

The Future of Wagner and Russia's Presence in Africa and the Middle East

Following the presumed death of Yevgeniy Prigozhin, the leader of the private military company Wagner, a power vacuum has emerged, leading to a struggle for control among the Kremlin, internal Wagner factions, and outside paramilitary forces. Andrei Troshev, a former lieutenant colonel in Russia's ministry of internal affairs, has emerged as a potential contender to lead the group. The Kremlin is planning to absorb Prigozhin's security contracts in Africa, while other paramilitary groups linked to the Defense Ministry are also seeking to expand their operations on the continent. Despite Prigozhin's efforts to maintain his influence, it is likely that Wagner's operations will continue under new leadership chosen by Russia.

via The Washington Post|

#international-affairs #power-vacuum #private-military-companies

international-affairs2 years ago•4 min saved

The Controversial Rise of Russia's Wagner Group.

The war in Ukraine has led to the expansion of private military companies (PMCs) in Russia, with the Wagner Group being the largest and most prominent. The group has grown tenfold since before the war, with 50,000 men in Wagner uniforms. The war has also led to the founding of new PMCs, with some reportedly being established by Gazprom and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. The proliferation of PMCs could lead to dangerous rivalries and undermine Russia's national security. PMCs have also been accused of committing atrocities in Africa, Syria, and Ukraine.

via The Moscow Times|

#international-affairs #pmc #private-military-companies

security2 years ago•7 min saved

The Dark Side of Russia's Mercenary Companies

Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner Group is not the only private military company operating in Russia. Other lesser-known players include Redut, Potok, Don Brigade, Moran Security Group, Slavonic Corps, and E.N.O.T. Corps. Some of these companies have been involved in conflicts in Ukraine, Syria, Tajikistan, and Nagorno-Karabakh. Gazprom has also established a private security company, Gazpromneft Okhrana, which is legal under Russian law.

via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty|

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military2 years ago•4 min saved

The Rise of Mercenaries in Modern Warfare.

At least three private military companies (PMCs) with links to Russian state gas monopoly Gazprom are fighting for the Russian side in Ukraine, according to an investigation by BBC News Russian. The PMCs, named Fakel, Potok, and Redut, emerged from the private security structures Gazprom subsidiaries created to protect its infrastructure projects in Russia and overseas operations in places like Syria. Wagner Group founder Evgeny Prigozhin mentioned the other PMCs himself during an interview with the publication in April.

via Meduza|

#gazprom #military #private-military-companies

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Russia seeks new private army to replace Wagner Group: intel report

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is reportedly seeking to replace the Wagner Group, a private army, with another private military company (PMC) in Ukraine after repeated clashes with its founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin. The UK's Ministry of Defense said that Russia is "likely seeking to sponsor and develop alternative private military companies" to replace Prigozhin's private army. However, finding another mercenary group might prove difficult as no other known Russian private army "currently approaches Wagner's size or combat power." The Kremlin prefers mercenaries as they are less constrained by the limited pay levels and inefficiency which hamper the effectiveness of the regular army.

via New York Post |

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military2 years ago•2 min saved

Russia seeks new private army to replace Wagner in Ukraine.

Russia is reportedly seeking to replace the Wagner Group with another private military company that it can exert more control over, according to the British Ministry of Defense. The rift between Wagner and Russia's Defense Ministry may result in the Kremlin ditching the mercenary group. Private companies appeal to Russia because they are less constrained by poor pay and inefficiency that afflict Russia's formal military. However, finding someone to replace Wagner might prove difficult for Russia as the mercenary group is unique in its size and combat power.

via Business Insider|

#military #private-military-companies #russia

international-affairs2 years ago•15 min saved

Wagner Group Chief Warns of Impending Ukraine Attack and Seeks Kremlin Support.

The Wagner Group, a murky paramilitary network led by Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin, has taken a very public part in the war in Ukraine. Wagner is filling a specific operational and public relations need for Russia. The group bogged down and attrited Ukrainian forces at a time Russia’s military was in disarray. Wagner’s presence has reshaped the Ukraine conflict, but now that it’s out of the shadows, it may no longer serve Russia’s aims abroad in exactly the same way. Wagner’s evolution offers a blueprint for how Russia exerts its power and influence.

via Vox.com|

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