Russia’s mercenary army

Candace Rondeau, a leading expert on mercenary forces and director at New America, delves into the shadowy world of the Wagner Group. She discusses their brutal tactics in Ukraine and beyond, revealing chilling assassination attempts against Zelensky. Rondeau unpacks the group's complex structure, recruitment strategies, and key figures like Yevgeny Prigozhin, while highlighting their pivotal role in modern warfare. The discussion also addresses the gruesome war crimes committed by the mercenaries and their implications for global conflict dynamics.