The Wagner Group: Russia's Shadow Army

Dive deep into the shadowy world of Russia's Wagner Group with leading experts who've tracked this notorious private military company from its rise to Prigozhin's dramatic fall.

Join award-winning POLITICO reporter Amy Mackinnon as she moderates a powerhouse panel featuring:
▪️ Colin P. Clarke - Senior Research Fellow at The Soufan Center and author of the forthcoming "Moscow's Mercenaries"
▪️ Candace Rondeaux - Senior Director of Future Frontlines and Planetary Politics at New America and author of "Putin's Sledgehammer"

Learn about:
➡️ How Wagner's impact has reshaped global conflict
➡️ How Prigozhin went from Putin's caterer to leader of the Wagner Group
➡️ What's next for Russian private warfare
➡️ Prigozhin's failed rebellion

This presentation was recorded live at the International Spy Museum in Washington DC on June 24, 2025.

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