Russia: Vladimir Putin has enacted a decree mandating that members of paramilitary groups take an oath of allegiance to Russia, similar to regular army soldiers. This decision comes shortly after the presumed leader of Wagner group went missing.
In a significant move aimed at strengthening cohesion and discipline within paramilitary groups, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree requiring their members to take an oath of allegiance to Russia. This initiative comes just two days after the presumed death of Wagner’s leader, Evgeny Prigozhin, and aims to establish formal loyalty to the nation and its principles.
The decree, which was published on the official government website, states that members of paramilitary formations must swear an oath of “faithfulness” and “loyalty” to Russia, as well as commit to “strictly following orders from commanders and superiors.” This decision reflects a desire to ensure disciplined and unified structures within these groups, while reinforcing their connection to Russia as a sovereign entity.
The signing of this decree comes two months after a mutiny within the Wagner group, led by Evgeny Prigozhin. Disagreements with Russian military leadership had led to internal tensions and raised questions about the loyalty of paramilitary groups to the country. This new measure aims to prevent such situations in the future and establish a common code of conduct for all members of these formations.
