Wagner Group's Recruitment Tactics

The Wagner Group, a private Russian army known for committing atrocities in Ukraine, has been employing various recruitment techniques similar to those used by ISIS. They target young men who are isolated and down on their luck, often with criminal backgrounds. Wagner has embraced a multimedia approach, using music, videos, billboards, and even sponsoring events like hackathons to appeal to potential recruits. The group's marketing efforts have paid off, as estimates suggest they have amassed as many as 50,000 fighters in Ukraine.