The Wagner Group & the business of private armies

Over the weekend, The Wagner Group, led by outspoken Yevgeny Prigozhin, staged a rebellion that seized two Russian cities. But it was a blink and you miss it moment, almost over as soon as it began. Reaching a deal with the Kremlin, Prigozhin ordered his soldiers to stand down and fled to Belarus where he will retire. The whole saga left us with a lot of questions. So today, Alec and Sascha ask - what is the business of private mercenary groups like The Wagner Group?Want more Equity Mates? Click here. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.