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(5/5) Russia’s leadership probably believe heavy casualties amongst PMCs will be better tolerated by Russian society compared to regular military losses.
(4/5) Russia likely sees continued utility for PMCs in Ukraine because they are less constrained by the limited pay levels and inefficiency which hamper the effectiveness of the regular army.
(3/5) However, no other known Russian PMC currently approaches Wagner’s size or combat power.
(2/5) This takes place in the context of the high-profile feud between the Russian Ministry of Defence and Wagner Group. Russia’s military leadership likely wants a replacement PMC that it has more control over.
(1/5) Russia is likely seeking to sponsor and develop alternative private military companies (PMCs) to eventually replace the Wagner Group PMC in its significant combat role in Ukraine.
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 4 April 2023. Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: https://t.co/oUYAi2Vhia 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 https://t.co/a485dL48wL