Wagner Group Secrets: The Truth About Putin's Mercenaries | John Lechner

Описание: How do Putin's Mercenaries actually operate? In this episode, we go inside the Wagner Group to uncover the secrets behind Russia's most controversial military force.

We discuss the impact of these private soldiers on the Ukraine War, the rise and fall of Yevgeny Prigozhin, and how Russian Mercenaries have reshaped modern warfare from Bakhmut to Africa. John Lechner, author of "Death is Our Business," joins us to explain Prigozhin’s rebellion and what the future holds for Vladimir Putin and his private armies.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: Wagner Group & Prigozhin's Rise
02:04 - Prigozhin’s Ego & Ambitions in Ukraine
06:09 - How Russian Mercenaries Funded Their Empire
11:50 - Was Putin Ever in Real Danger?
17:09 - Prigozhin’s Criminal Past & Connection to Putin
20:45 - Why the West Misunderstood Wagner in Africa
27:37 - The Battle of Bakhmut: Convicts & Human Waves
31:12 - The Aftermath: Returning Soldiers & PTSD
38:46 - The Future of Private Military Companies

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