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militaryreligion2 years ago

"Controversial Link: Russian Orthodox Church Backing Private Military Company"

The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) is allegedly funding a private military company (PMC) called Andreyevsky Krest, according to reports by Ukrainian intelligence agencies. The ROC is said to be collecting donations from its congregations throughout Russia to finance the PMC, which is operating from the Kronstadt Naval Cathedral in St Petersburg. The SBU, Ukraine's Security Service, claims that the PMC is actively recruiting parishioners, providing military training within the cathedral's premises, and sending mercenaries to Ukraine. The ROC's involvement in funding and supporting the PMC is seen as a criminal activity and is under investigation.

via Kyiv Post|
#funding#investigation#militaryreligion
aviation2 years ago

Explosive Landing: Wagner Transport Plane Bursts into Flames in Africa

A video circulating on social media shows a plane, allegedly linked to the Russian private military company Wagner Group, crashing and exploding upon landing at Gao Airport in Mali. The fate of those onboard is unknown, but there are speculations that they may have included Wagner Group members. The Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft, often associated with paramilitary forces, was reportedly overloaded and belonged to the Malian army. However, a Telegram account linked to Wagner denied the presence of PMC members on board. The incident raises questions about the future of Wagner's operations in Africa following the recent death of its founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin.

via Newsweek|
#aviation#ilyushin-il-76#mali
politics2 years ago

The Wagner Group: Putin's Divide and Conquer Strategy

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group private military company, was killed in a plane crash near Moscow, along with senior members of his organization. Russian President Vladimir Putin is suspected of orchestrating the crash, possibly as part of a plan to remove Prigozhin. A meeting at the Kremlin shortly after Prigozhin's failed rebellion suggests that Putin was preparing for a smooth takeover of Wagner. With Prigozhin out of the picture, Putin may have an easier time bringing Wagner under state control. Moscow is likely to use its security and intelligence services to solidify control over Wagner commanders and regional leaders. Other private military companies associated with Russia's Ministry of Defense may also compete with Wagner or eventually absorb it.

via Business Insider|
#politics#private-military-company#russia
international-relations2 years ago

International Consensus: Wagner Group Designated as Terrorist Organization by UK and Canada

The United Kingdom has designated the Wagner Group, a Russian-backed private military company, as a terrorist organization, making membership or active support of the group a criminal offense punishable by up to 14 years in prison. The Wagner Group, founded by Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin, has been involved in conflicts in Ukraine, Mali, and Sudan. Prigozhin, who had close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, was also charged by U.S. prosecutors for his suspected role in funding the Internet Research Agency, a Russian "troll farm."

via ABC News|
#international-relations#private-military-company#russia
politics2 years ago

Putin's Offer to Wagner Mercenaries: Unity or Disbandment?

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered mercenaries from the Wagner private military company the option to continue serving as a single unit under the same commander, known as Gray Hair, following their abortive revolt last month. Putin's proposal was met with approval from many Wagner commanders, but the group's chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin, quickly rejected the idea. Putin did not disclose the eventual decision made by the Wagner commanders. The Russian president also mentioned that Wagner has operated without a legal basis, as there is no law on private military organizations in Russia. The disarming of Wagner by the Russian military suggests an end to the group's operations in Ukraine.

via Yahoo News|
#mercenaries#politics#private-military-company
militaryconflict2 years ago

Russian Mercenaries Reflect on Failed Rebellion and Prepare to Move to Belarus Amid Smear Campaign and Leadership Purge Rumors

Former and current fighters of the Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, reflect on the botched rebellion led by Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, expressing resentment and uncertainty about the company's future. Some fighters blame Prigozhin for pitting Russian soldiers against each other for personal gain, while others remain loyal to him. The rebellion, which aimed to take down corrupt military leaders, resulted in reputational damage, casualties, and destruction of military assets. The fate of the Wagner Group remains uncertain, with the possibility of losing state funding and no longer participating in the war in Ukraine.

via The Moscow Times|
#defense-ministry#militaryconflict#private-military-company
international-relations2 years ago

The Impact of Wagner's Mutiny on Russia's African Operations

Russia has stated that the future of the Wagner Group's presence in African countries depends on the governments of those countries and their decision to maintain contracts with the private military group. The Kremlin is in the process of dissolving Wagner, offering exile to mercenaries involved in a failed mutiny led by Yevgeny Prigozhin. Wagner's operations in Africa have been criticized, and the group, along with Prigozhin, has faced Western sanctions for their destabilizing role in the region. While Russian military trainers have been deployed to the Central African Republic, the presence of Wagner in the region falls outside Moscow's jurisdiction as agreements were made directly between the respective governments and Wagner.

via The Moscow Times|
#africa#contracts#international-relations
conflictwar2 years ago

"Wagner Group's Involvement in Ukraine War Terminated Due to Contract Dispute"

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of private military company (PMC) Wagner, refused to sign a contract with the Russian defense ministry, resulting in the termination of Wagner's involvement in the ongoing war in Ukraine. The Russian defense ministry had required all groups and units involved in combat tasks to sign a contract, but Prigozhin chose not to comply. As a consequence, funding and supplies for Wagner were withheld. The attempted mutiny by Wagner was attributed to issues of money, excessive ambitions, and an agitated mental state. The Federal Security Service (FSB) initiated legal proceedings against the PMC for inciting armed mutiny, but negotiations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko led to the return of Wagner's convoys to their field camps, with the FSB terminating the criminal proceedings.

via WION|
#conflictwar#mutiny#private-military-company
politics2 years ago

State Funding Allegations: Putin Links Wagner Militants to Government Support

Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that the Wagner Group, a private military company, was fully financed by the state, receiving over $1 billion from the state's budget. Putin also mentioned that another company owned by Yevgeny Prigozhin, Concord, earned $940 million for supplying the military. The Wagner Group has been involved in conflicts in Syria, Ukraine, Central African Republic, Libya, Sudan, and other countries, and has been accused of committing war crimes. Prigozhin recently launched an armed rebellion against the Russian government, but the insurrection ended abruptly after a deal was brokered between the government and Prigozhin.

via Yahoo News|
#politics#private-military-company#putin
security2 years ago

Wagner Group forms military police to control Russian troops in occupied Ukraine.

Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, has posted online job advertisements seeking to recruit former law enforcement and special forces employees with experience in detentions for six-month contract work in occupied Ukraine. The company promises a generous monthly salary of 240,000 rubles ($2,900) as well as performance-based bonuses. The recruits will be tasked with capturing and interrogating members of Ukrainian sabotage units and ensuring there are no thieves, looters, beatings, or drunkenness.

via The Moscow Times|
#military-police#private-military-company#recruitment
military2 years ago

Wagner Group's Capture of Russian Officer Sparks Infighting and Criticism.

Russia's Wagner Group private military company has captured a Russian lieutenant colonel and forced him to confess on video to opening fire on Wagner mercenaries. The incident illustrates how little control Russia's defense ministry has over the Wagner Group. Wagner Group forces depend on the Russian defense ministry for their ammunition, but they are mostly independent from the Russian military. Wagner Group's owner Yevgeny Prigozhin has shown personal animosity toward Russia's 72nd Brigade.

via Task & Purpose|
#military#private-military-company#russia
politics2 years ago

Wagner Group Mercenaries and their Controversial Actions.

Russian lawmaker and former army commander, Viktor Sobolev, has called for a crackdown on the Wagner Group, a notorious private military company, branding it "an illegal armed formation". Moscow has outsourced much of the fighting around the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut to Wagner in recent weeks. The group's founder, oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin, accused top generals of failing to supply his troops in a series of furious attacks on the top brass.

via POLITICO Europe|
#politics#private-military-company#russia
military2 years ago

Russian Private Military Group Wagner Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Leadership Warnings and Mutiny Threats.

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, has suggested that the group will soon "cease to exist." It is unclear how this will happen, but Prigozhin has previously complained about a lack of resources from the Russian Defense Ministry. The Wagner Group is currently involved in mining projects and military training in Africa, including in Sudan, where fighting has been ongoing.

via Newsweek|
#military#private-military-company#russia
politics2 years ago

Kremlin Spokesman's Son Joins Wagner Mercenaries in Ukraine

Nikolai Peskov, the son of Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, has claimed that he fought with Russia's Wagner mercenaries in Ukraine. Peskov senior confirmed that his son had participated in what Moscow calls its "special military operation" in Ukraine. Peskov junior credited his father for "helping" him get in touch with Wagner. Peskov's son claimed to have entered Wagner's ranks under an assumed name to avoid being recognized. Peskov prompted widespread derision last year when he claimed an exemption from the draft.

via The Moscow Times|
#dmitry-peskov#politics#private-military-company
international-affairs2 years ago

The Role of Russian Mercenaries in Sudan's Conflict.

The Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, has been accused of having commercial and military ties to Sudan, including involvement in gold mining deals. While the group denies any current involvement in the country, evidence suggests that Russian mercenaries have been present in Sudan in the past, including training Sudanese soldiers and allegedly helping security forces crack down on protests. The Wagner Group has been linked to serious human rights abuses in other African countries, including the Central African Republic and Mali.

via BBC|
#gold-mining#international-affairs#private-military-company