A report on the Wagner militia close to Russian President Putin questioned Putin's need for it. The report's authors reviewed tensions that erupted earlier this month between the Russian Defense Ministry and the Wagner Group.
Putin's use of Wagner 8 years ago in the Ukrainian war is no stranger to Russia, and Wagner has become for him an important means of reining in the military. Putin understands that in wartime the military tends to gain more power within the state, and it may be difficult for him to exert control.