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Russia using mercenary group Wagner to reinforce Ukraine frontlines - UK

Russia using mercenary group Wagner to reinforce Ukraine frontlines - UK
Russia using mercenary group Wagner to reinforce Ukraine frontlines - UK Copyright  Thomson Reuters 2022
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LONDON - British military intelligence said on Monday that Russia has used the private military contractor Wagner to reinforce its frontline forces in the Ukraine conflict.

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Wagner is lowering its recruitment standards and hiring convicts and formerly blacklisted individuals, potentially impacting Russian military effectiveness, the Ministry of Defence said in an intelligence update.

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