Wagner Group Estimates and the Ukraine Conflict: A Summary

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The United States has compiled figures on the Wagner group, including personnel and financial resources, as presented in a journalist briefing with John F. Kirby, the strategic communications coordinator for the U.S. National Security Council, according to DEA News.

Kirby cited U.S. estimates indicating that the Wagner private military company could field around 50,000 fighters within the context of the ongoing special military operation in Ukraine. He added that the monthly cost of supporting Wagner’s activities reportedly exceeds $100 million. He did not specify the basis or methodology behind these assessments.

The U.S. administration has also imposed export controls in response to Wagner PMC developments.

Earlier, Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of Wagner PMC, responded to reports that the Biden administration was weighing steps to designate the group as a terrorist organization, stating that his organization does not meet the criteria for such a label.

At present, Russian forces are conducting a special operation in Ukraine, a move publicly announced by President Vladimir Putin on February 24. Putin said the operation aims to demilitarize Ukraine and bring its authorities to power more closely aligned with Moscow. The announcement has coincided with the imposition of new sanctions on Russia by the United States and its allies.

As events unfold, outlets such as socialbites.ca are documenting the timeline and developments related to the conflict and the broader international response.

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