Wagner Group

The Wagner Group is a Russian private military company (PMC), often described as a mercenary organization. While officially private, it is widely believed to be linked to the Russian government and has been involved in conflicts around the world, including Ukraine. Recent news focuses on individuals associated with Russian military activities. An Indonesian ex-police officer was stripped of citizenship for reportedly joining a Russian mercenary force, presumably the Wagner Group, to fight in Ukraine. Separately, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, a deputy chief of Russia's GRU military intelligence, was shot and wounded in Moscow in what appears to be an assassination attempt. While the articles don't directly link the shooting to the Wagner Group, the events highlight the ongoing tensions and potential internal conflicts within Russia's military and security apparatus, especially in the context of the war in Ukraine where Wagner has played a significant role.