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What is Putin’s plan now for Ukraine?

The Inquiry

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The Russian Army Is Recruiting Convicts From Russia's Prisons

Wagner is led by a wealthy businessman called Yevgeny Pligorsin. In recent months Wagner has swelled its ranks tenfold to 50,000 soldiers. The problem is that convicts are lacking in the vital skills of warfare. It's also been accused of torturing and massacring civilians.

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