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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.

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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