Anyone know what's going on with Wagner in Russia
Anyone know what's going on with Wagner in Russia
Seeing mixed reports about the head of wagner rolling into Rostov, Russia. All kinds of other rumors swirling around. Anyone have any good info, or good sources to follow?
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This is the inevitible result of nations wholly relying on mercenary groups to fight their wars. As major powers, not just Russia, continue to rely on privatized militaries these militaries are going to become emboldened and realize how much power they have over their capitalist financiers.
The other day I was listening to an old episode of The Deprogram where they talked about this. Surreal to see it actually happening now.
Yes, and furthermore: this just brings up the larger point that you cannot fight imperialism solely on the basis of the national bourgeoisie. They are weak and disunited, and many times will stab you in the back. One hopes the Russian government can learn from this episode, and move (as Chavez did) toward a stronger state with more socialistic policies.
nations should stop tolerating the laundering of responsibility. a country using individuals or private companies to project its power / do its violence etc. must be held culpable, otherwise it is too easy to get away with stuff
we should stop acting like hiring mercs is a loophole
Which episode?
I couldn't tell you the specific episode, sorry. I've been going on a binge lately while commuting to work so I've listened to a lot. Likely a 2022 one.
Basically they were remarking on how, even though past wars have been fought with private contractors, the Russia-Ukraine War is the first major war where one party has been so reliant on one mercenary company and that in the future these mercenary groups may end up trying to seize political power for themselves.
Which is exactly what's happening.
once again Metal Gear Solid correctly predicted something lol