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What we know on day 584 of the invasion
Many veterans of the Wagner mercenary force probably consider former commander Andrei Troshev, who Vladimir Putin met on Thursday, to be a “traitor”, the UK Ministry of Defence says.
In its latest intelligence update, the ministry also said the meeting suggested Moscow had plans to use the mercenary force, including in the global south, but with greater oversight from the Kremlin.
Many Wagner veterans likely consider him a traitor.
Presidential endorsement of Troshev and Yevkurov indicates Russia’s continuing utilisation of volunteer units and private military companies, and planning for the future of Wagner.
It is prepared to draw on the experience of veterans who can demonstrate their loyalty to the state and continued involvement in the global south, but probably with greater oversight from the Kremlin.
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