The White House has expressed alarm about Wagner’s growing involvement in the war as it has been particularly active in the eastern Donbas region
. Kirby said in certain instances Russian military officials have even been “subordinate to Wagner’s command.”
Kirby said the U.S. now assesses that Wagner has some 50,000 personnel fighting in Ukraine, including 10,000 contractors and 40,000 convicts that the company has recruited from prisons. Wagner has faced U.S. sanctions since 2017. The Commerce Department on Wednesday unveiled new export restrictions targeting Wagner in a bid to further restrict its access to technology and supplies.
North Korea has sought to strengthen relations with Russia as much of Europe and the West has pulled away from Moscow.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Zelenskyy thanks 'every American,' sees 'turning point' in war with RussiaPresidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Joe Biden showed solidarity at the White House on Wednesday.
Read more »
Biden hits Russia's Wagner group with tough new export curbsThe Biden administration on Wednesday unveiled new curbs on technology exports to Russia's Wagner military group, in a bid to further choke off supplies to the contractor over its role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Read more »
U.S. President Biden hits Russia’s Wagner group with tough new export curbsThe Biden administration on Wednesday unveiled new curbs on technology exports to Russia’s Wagner military group
Read more »
Quebec City tries to attract The White Lotus to film Season 3 thereThe tourism agency says Quebec City and its assets, including the Château Frontenac, are ideal shooting locations.
Read more »
Quebec City launches charm offensive to host popular HBO series ‘The White Lotus’Quebec City, which is a UNESCO world heritage site, wants to host the next season of “The White Lotus” and the city's tourism arm is aiming to make it happen.
Read more »
Tom Cruise has never tried his famous white Christmas cake giftTom Cruise is said to have never tried the famous white chocolate cake he sends hundreds of his friends every Christmas.
Read more »