Recording: Wagner Group and its role in the Battle of Bakhmut

Dear Kyiv Independent community members,

Thank you to those who joined our Q&A with reporter Francis Farrell about the Wagner Group’s role in the Battle of Bakhmut. After ten months of fighting, Wagner boss and financier Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed full control over the city.

On Thursday, Francis answered your questions and discussed who owns and fights in the Wagner Group, the relationship between Wagner and the Russian state, and the role of Wagner and other private military companies in Russia’s war.

Thank you to those who sent in questions, and we hope to see you at the next event!

The Wagner Group and its role in the Battle of Bakhmut (YouTube)