The rise and fall of the Wagner Group: Russia is seeking control over its 'private' military companies

Karen Philippa  Larsen

The rise and fall of the Wagner Group: Russia is seeking control over its 'private' military companies

Karen Philippa Larsen

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Abstract

The Wagner Group’s rise, conflict and fall show a process firstly of endorsing private military companies in Russia, only to later seek to regain control by including the groups in the official security structures.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Copenhagen
Publisher	Dansk Institut for Internationale Studier
Number of pages	4
Publication status	Published - 9 Jan 2025

Series	DIIS Policy Brief

Keywords

Wagner Group
Russia
Africa Corps
Private military companies

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The rise and fall of the Wagner Group: Russia is seeking control over its 'private' military companies

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