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Death Is Our Business: Inside the Wagner Group | John Lechner | Ep. 331

The Team House

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From Catering to Conflict: The Rise of Mercenary Power

This chapter examines the unexpected career trajectory of an individual who became notable for private military operations but found wealth through catering contracts with the Russian military. It highlights the socio-political context in Russia during significant events, the evolution of the Wagner Group, and the complex dynamics of the conflict in Eastern Ukraine and Syria. The narrative uncovers the intersections between personal ambition, military involvement, and political maneuvers within the Russian elite.

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