The Wagner Group: A Look at Russia's Shadowy For Profit Private Military Company

PMC Wagner, a secretive organization of private military contractors and ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin has been accused of heinous crimes in numerous conflict zones worldwide

Depiction of The Wagner Group

Background

The Wagner Group, also known as PMC Wagner, is a private military company funded by the Russian government. The group has historically been closely allied with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Though the Wagner Group is not a part of the Russian government, they have, on many occasions, served as a proxy, carrying out Moscow’s foreign policy directives.