With increasing monthly wages, the Russian mercenary army of the Wagner group tries to lure new recruits from all corners of the world to Ukraine. For example, it becomes increasingly clear how the Ukrainian-Russian battle near Bachmut has foundered in a muddy and above all ruthless trench warfare. In the meantime it also appears that Wagner derives a considerable part of his ‘operating budget’ from African diamonds and gold mines. A look at the finances of Putin’s shadow army.
Stefan Vanderstraeten
02-12-22, 5:35 PM
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02-12-22, 18:10
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