The Wagner Group's involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has sparked several questions on what exactly happened. Read on to know more.
The Wagner Group is a Russian private military contractor (PMC) with close ties to the Russian government.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner Group, staged a revolt against Russia, claiming the Russian army attacked his forces in Ukraine.
The Wagner Group's deployment in Ukraine created overlapping goals with the Russian Army.
The Russian army expected quick victory in Ukraine but faced setbacks, necessitating support from the Wagner Group.
The Wagner Group suffered casualties, leading to mass recruitment efforts and blurring the lines between the group and the army.
Tensions between the Wagner Group and the Russian army opened possibilities of conflicts.
Putin's role as the judge of disputes became shaky as his subordinates didn't provide an accurate picture of the Ukrainian and Russian forces' capabilities.
Putin's position is vulnerable, but he will strive to maintain dominance over Russia and influence the war in Ukraine.