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Wagner Group: The private army leading Russia’s fightback

Why is Russia fighting for Soledar? And who are the mercenaries leading the assault?

Ukraine continues to deny Russia’s claims of victory in Soledar, where the Wagner Group – a private army – has been fighting. Why is Russia fighting for such a small town? And who are the mercenaries leading the assault?

Guest: Marc Bennetts, Foreign Correspondent, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: CBS News, CBC, NBC News, Times Radio, Reuters, Sky News, Channel 4 News, CNN, ABC News.

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