The structure of the Wagner Group is complex and multifaceted. Here is an overview of its structure based on the search results:
- Leadership: The Wagner Group was controlled by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Russian oligarch and close associate of President Vladimir Putin3. However, it is unclear what will happen to the group after Prigozhin's death4.1
- Private Military Company (PMC): The Wagner Group is officially known as PMC Wagner (ChVK Vagner) . It is a state-funded paramilitary organization composed of mercenaries4. The group has been described as a de facto private army of Putin's former close ally, Prigozhin4.4
- Network of Companies: The Wagner Group does not exist as a single incorporated entity but rather as a network of interacting companies with varying degrees of proximity to Prigozhin's Concord group. These companies include Concord Management and Consulting and Concord Catering4. This complex structure has allegedly made it difficult for western governments to restrict Wagner's activities4.4
- Operations: The Wagner Group has been involved in various conflicts and regions, including Ukraine, Syria, and several African countries2. It has played a significant role in Russia's strategy in Ukraine, holding cities and engaging in combat51. In Africa, the group has provided military and security support to several countries2. Wagner's activities have expanded its influence and presence globally5.6
- Alleged Links to Extremism: While the Wagner Group is not ideologically driven, there have been allegations of links to neo-Nazism and far-right extremism among some members.4
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