February 23rd, 2023. Who and What is the Wagner Group and What is Their Role in Moscow?
The President's Daily Brief
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Why Should You Care About the Wagner Group?
Putin is allowing this because, well, he knows his Russian history. Most every president or leader of Russia eventually gets overthrown or killed. So in this case, it's better that he let this fight go on between Progosion and his defense chiefs. He keeps each faction at each other's throats. If Russia's fighting force struggles, that could mean a faster path to peace talks. But then again, God forbid it could also lead to a weakened and frightened Putin who escalates to some form of nuclear conflict.
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