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Recommendation 2
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Wagner Network is opportunistic but ultimately guided by the Russian state, delivering geopolitical benefits.
Conclusion
The Wagner Network is highly opportunistic and not a straightforward proxy for Russia, even though the Russian state has sometimes directed, facilitated, and supported its military operations, notably in Libya and Ukraine. Even when the network has acted purely in its own economic interests, Russia is likely to have benefited financially or in geopolitical influence from its presence. Its guiding hand has been the Russian state.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 30 October 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗