BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: The privately-owned Russian soldier-for-hire group referred to as the Wagner Group as soon as operated within the shadows however prior to now 12 months, it has turn out to be an essential a part of Russia’s struggle machine in Ukraine. The group’s chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is a trusted Kremlin ally however latest feedback criticizing Russian protection ministry officers are elevating questions on simply how a lot affect the group and it’s proprietor, truly wield.
Russia’s struggle in Ukraine has added to the notoriety and mystique of this non-public navy firm (PMC). Lately, although, long-simmering tensions between Wagner and Russia’s mainline navy have erupted into the open. In an audio message revealed by his personal press service, Prigozhin took Russian navy officers to process for withholding weapons and ammunition that he says are desperately wanted by Wagner forces on the battlefield.
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