Nationalinterest Russia's Wagner Group Recruits Europeans for Sabotage Operations
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The Wagner Group has resumed activities in Europe, focusing on recruiting economically vulnerable individuals for sabotage operations. Western intelligence reports indicate that former members of the group are facilitating these covert operations as part of Russia's hybrid warfare strategy against NATO and the EU.
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2026-02-16
Financial Times reports on Russia's recruitment efforts in Europe
2026-02-18
National Interest details Wagner Group's resurgence in Europe
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