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Wagner troops ‘plotting march to Russia to avenge leader’s death’ (uk.news.yahoo.com)

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[–] bobman@unilem.org 35 points 2 years ago (2 children)

They should join up with the Ukrainians.

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[–] samus12345@lemmy.world 24 points 2 years ago (2 children)

No, in this case the enemy of their enemy is just another enemy.

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[–] And009@lemmynsfw.com 1 point 2 years ago

Better maintain that line

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[–] bobman@unilem.org -2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Not really, if they join forces.

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[–] samus12345@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago

Wagner most definitely cannot be trusted.

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[–] GivingEuropeASpook@lemm.ee 16 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Nah, they were even more gung-ho about the invasion than regular Russians.

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[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

My question is who is going to pick up the tab for these mercs? I can't see Putin doing it himself, as he wouldn't want to set precedent... but they are spoiled. I would assume it will be bad for Russia if they don't keep the money flowing.

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[–] TheWoozy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago

The Kremlin has been paying for Wagner from the beginning. Wagner has always belonged to Putin. It's mercenary status has just been a mechanism of plausible deniability.

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[–] GivingEuropeASpook@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago

The best-trained ones might get onto the Russian military payroll if the Kremlin is smart and wants to retain some of its most battle-hardened troops.

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[–] Cryophilia@lemmy.world -2 points 2 years ago

CIA: hold my beer

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