The Wagner Group. Inside Russia's Mercenary Army - Jack Margolin - książka

Now available in paperback, this book explores the infamous Russian private military entity, the Wagner Group, shedding light on its covert operations and implications for future conflict dynamics. Authored by Jack Margolin, the narrative tracks the evolution of the Wagner Group from mere whispered exploits on battlefields to a formidable private force comprising tens of thousands. Margolin delves into the roles of various leaders and soldiers as they engage in combat across Ukraine, Syria, and Africa. The account details acts of brutality, the plundering of valuable resources like oil, diamonds, and gold, and their influence on altering the outcomes of wars, all under Kremlin directives. By chronicling the Wagner Group's journey up to the shocking downfall of its leader, Evgeniy Prigozhin, Margolin highlights its implications not only for the future of Putin’s regime but also for the broader trend of warfare privatization.