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I would imagine that this would first manifest itself in smaller countries. For example Mali employs the Wagner group out of Russia as a supplement for its Army
by BatFastard 4y ago
I would imagine that this would first manifest itself in smaller countries. For example Mali employs the Wagner group out of Russia as a supplement for its Army. And I believe they are used by other countries as well.
I don't see nuclear-armed nations using private companies, but possibly being the source of troops and technology. Really I don't see U.S. citizens joining mercenary groups, quality of life is too good. I would imagine 2nd world nations like Russia, Iraq being the main source of these troops, backed by cheap advanced armaments from China.
- vbezhenar 4y agoUS mercenaries: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackwater_(company) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackwater_(company) One issue with mercenaries is that they're not subject to military laws and will be hang if captured. Like it happens with few american citizens captured in Ukraine by DNR.
- chiefalchemist 4y agoBetter known as "private security firms". High risk. Great pay. Two-fingers up to the volunteers \ vets.
- dragonwriter 4y ago> Like it happens with few american citizens captured in Ukraine by DNR. The American and UK citizens captured by Russia and it's proxies have been regular Ukrainian soldiers subject to military law and protected by the Geneva Convention, but that doesn't matter because Russia and their proxies are ignoring international law (and not just where it comes to treatment of prisoners.)
- tacocataco 4y agoI always assumed the mercenaries were mixed with volunteers into Ukraine's foreign legion.
- pmontra 4y ago> I don't see nuclear-armed nations using private companies Russia is using Wagner Group in Ukraine. Does that count as a private company?
- newsclues 4y agoThe USA has nukes and employs military contractors.
- dron57 4y agoSure it does. The Russian government is paying Wagner members and leadership on a contract basis. Is your argument is the fact that Wagner operations seem to be closely tied to the whims and wishes of the Russian government? Thats true for all Russian companies. Gazprom is exactly the same.
- Moru 4y agoUSA are pretty good at using private firms for the contract work outside of their borders.
- yucky 4y agoYep, Wagner is basically the Blackwater of Russia. We taught them well.