The Russian-backed breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine are facing internal divisions, with certain rebels defying President Putin‘s orders and refusing to engage in the conflict within Ukraine. This defiance has sparked speculation about the potential intervention of the Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary organization, in order to suppress the dissenting rebels.
The Wagner Group is notorious for its involvement in various regions such as Ukraine, Syria, and Libya, and has faced allegations of war crimes and human rights abuses. If deployed to eastern Ukraine, it is likely that the Wagner Group will employ heavy-handed tactics to quell the rebellion, raising concerns about increased violence and instability in the area.
Recent reports indicate that the Group has suffered significant losses from Ukrainian strikes, potentially resulting in the deaths of as many as 20,000 of their fighters. This could potentially drive the group to resort to indiscriminate violence in eastern Ukraine as they become increasingly desperate to regain their footing.
Given the volatile nature of the situation in eastern Ukraine, it remains uncertain what course of action will unfold. However, the prospect of a Wagner Group assault is deeply troubling and may escalate the levels of bloodshed and conflict in the region.
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