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Wagner group: UK reports Russian mercenaries deployed to eastern Ukraine

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Russia's Wagner Group has deployed its mercenaries to eastern Ukraine, the UK's ministry of defence said Monday, adding that over 1,000 would likely take part in fighting following Russian setbacks. Reputed to be close to President Vladimir Putin, the Wagner Group and its mercenaries are suspected of abuses in Mali, Libya and Syria.

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