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Russia’s invasion forces have tightened the noose around Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine with help from a paramilitary outfit called the Wagner Group. Heading the group is one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s close confidants -- Yevgeny Prigozhin. WSJ’s Benoit Faucon explains why the Wagner Group has been drawing condemnation for its deployments in several global hotspots.
Further Reading and Watching:
- Wagner: How Russian Mercenaries Help Putin in Ukraine
- Russia Tightens Grip Around Bakhmut as Ukraine Awaits Western Tanks
- As Russian Army Falters in Ukraine, Paramilitary Leader Close to Putin Flexes Power
- Russia Leans on Mercenary Forces to Regain Global Clout
Further Listening:
- Russia’s Campaign to Leave Ukraine in the Dark
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