Wagner Group's Money Woes Lead to Downsizing After Mutiny: U.K.

The Wagner mercenary group, known for its ties to Russia, is facing financial problems and potential downsizing after a failed mutiny in June. The UK's defense ministry suggests that the Kremlin may no longer be funding the group, leaving Belarus as a possible alternative source of support. Wagner fighters have been arriving in Belarus, raising security concerns in Eastern Europe. The presence of Wagner in Belarus has led to increased military activity in the Suwałki Gap, a strategically important area between Poland and Lithuania. The UK ministry also noted that Russia's National Guard, Rosgvardia, could be used as a replacement for Wagner.