Due to the massive losses, the Russian mercenary organization “Wagner”, which is fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine, has significantly lowered the requirements for new fighters, according to a report released by the British Defense Ministry’s intelligence service on Sunday. .
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Instead of the previous conditionally high recruitment standards, “Wagner” now also hires prisoners with serious medical problems, the British intelligence service reported.
“Wagner” leader Yevgeny Prigozhin may consider using young fighters to create the so-called “Wagner line” in Russian defense positions in eastern Ukraine, according to the intelligence service.
Data published by the Russian human rights protection organizations “Gulagu.net” and “Sedoša Krievzeme”, as well as by the Fund for the Protection of the Rights of Prisoners, show that Russia has sent at least 15,000 prisoners to war with Ukraine from mid summer. The recruitment was carried out by “Wagner” and representatives of the Russian Defense Ministry.
