The fight over Soledar underscores the divisions between Russia’s Army and a Russian mercenary force. Even as Russia eng…

The fight over Soledar underscores the divisions between Russia’s Army and a Russian mercenary force.

Even as Russia engages in a grinding battle for territory in eastern Ukraine, there are signs of continued disarray and infighting between its official military and the mercenary group that employs some of its most experienced fighters. Read more

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