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international-affairs2 years ago•1 min saved

"Russian National Guard Enlists Wagner Group Fighters for Deployment in Ukraine's Occupied Territories, Including Female Snipers and Drone Operators"

The Russian National Guard is recruiting former members of the Wagner Group to form new units for "counter-sabotage activities" in Ukraine's occupied territories. A camp near Voronezh is being set up to accommodate 10,000 people, and recruits are expected to arrive after November 3 for combat coordination. The main task of these units will be to carry out counter-sabotage activities in Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson oblasts. The Wagner Group, previously considered a private military company, is now said to be a unit of the Russian National Guard.

via Yahoo News|

#counter-sabotage-activities #international-affairs #russia

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Understanding Putin's Motive: UK Intelligence Reveals Plan to Arm Russian National Guard with Heavy Weapons"

UK Defence Intelligence suggests that Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to provide heavy weapons to the Russian National Guard (Rosgvardia) indicates that he sees the organization as a crucial element in ensuring regime security. Despite Rosgvardia's failure to effectively respond to the recent mutiny by the Wagner Private Military Company, the move suggests that the Kremlin is prioritizing the allocation of resources to Rosgvardia as a key organization in addressing internal security threats.

via Yahoo News|

#heavy-weapons #international-relations #rosgvardia

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

The Surprising Impact of Wagner's Mutiny on Russian General and Putin's Popularity

Viktor Zolotov, the head of the Russian National Guard and longtime bodyguard of President Vladimir Putin, has emerged as one of the few winners in the aftermath of the failed Wagner Group mutiny. Zolotov, a loyalist, claimed credit for defending Moscow and publicly expressed his desire for his armed forces to receive advanced weaponry to guard against future threats to Putin's rule. While it remains uncertain if any Kremlin clans will benefit from the rebellion, Zolotov's background and loyalty make him a potential candidate for increased power and influence. His rise could signal a purge within the Russian elite, with Zolotov leading the way.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#politics #putin #russia

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Chechen leader denies reports of top commander's injury in Ukraine.

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov dismissed reports that one of his senior commanders, Adam Delimkhanov, had been killed or wounded in Ukraine, stating that he was "alive and well and not even wounded". Delimkhanov, who heads the Chechen division of the Russian national guard and is a member of Russia's parliament, has taken a prominent role in Russia's military campaign in Ukraine.

via Reuters|

#adam-delimkhanov #chechnya #politics