Will Vladimir Putin legitimise the Wagner Group?

Will Vladimir Putin legitimise the Wagner Group? The Russian president has ordered a former commander of the mercenary force to take charge of volunteer units in Ukraine. So, how could Putin profit from Wagner fighters? And could they be integrated into the army?

Join Host Mohammed Jamjoom

Guests:

Pavel Felgenhauer - Independent Russian Defence Analyst.

Michael Clarke - Visiting Professor, Department of War Studies at King’s College London.

John Lechner -  Independent researcher with a special focus on conflict in Africa.