The UK Defense Ministry, in a recent statement, highlighted that the Wagner Group, a paramilitary organization, is undergoing significant financial constraints. The Ministry shared that the group has been recalibrating its structure, which includes downsizing its workforce, as a measure to cut back on payroll costs. This restructuring comes after Russia took actions that impacted […]
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