The Role of Private Military Contractors in Russian Foreign Policy
The Role of Private Military Contractors in Russian Foreign Policy
Author(s): Anna Maria Dyner
Subject(s): Governance, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Russian Federation; private military contractors; foreign policy; legalising private military contractors; state policy;
Summary/Abstract: Private Russian military contractors operate not only in Syria and Ukraine but also in countries where Russian enterprises are investing. Although under Russian law, this type of organisation is prohibited—the State Duma again rejected a bill legalising them—unofficially they enjoy state support because they increase Russia’s military influence and allow the authorities to avoid responsibility for actions carried out by these units in conflict zones.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2018
- Language: English
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