Decree by President Putin: Oath Mandate for Irregular Armed Groups Following Wagner Leader’s Death

Explore the implications of Russian President Vladimir Putin's new decree mandating an oath of loyalty from irregular armed groups.

Decree by President Putin: Oath Mandate for Irregular Armed Groups Following Wagner Leader’s Death

In the aftermath of the tragic plane crash claiming the life of Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner group, Russian President Vladimir Putin enacted a significant decree on Friday. This decree obligates members of irregular armed groups, such as Wagner, to pledge an oath akin to that taken by regular army soldiers.