The Wagner Group, a private military contractor with ties to the Kremlin, has been influential in conflicts like Syria and Ukraine. If the Wagner Group operates independently, it could complicate Russia’s strategic calculations and undermine its deniability in conflicts. Private military contractors like the Wagner Group operate outside international law and accountability, posing risks of violence, human rights abuses, and regional destabilization. To address these issues, international mechanisms should regulate private military contractors. International regulation is crucial to mitigate risks and protect human rights in conflicts involving private military contractors.
