Leaked Pentagon documents expose Russia's Wagner group attempting to purchase NATO weapons.

A leaked US intelligence document reveals that the Russian private military group Wagner attempted to purchase weapons and equipment from NATO member Turkey in February 2022. The document suggests that Wagner has at least tested the waters, but there is no evidence that Turkey has moved forward with any arms sales to the group. The potential of a NATO ally selling weapons to Russian mercenary forces would likely raise serious concerns in Washington and complicate Ankara’s relationship with other NATO members. The leaked document also states that Wagner planned to resume recruitment of prisoners from Russia’s jails.