Putin's Decree Requires Paramilitary Fighters to Swear Allegiance to Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree requiring all mercenaries, including those from the Wagner Group, to swear allegiance to Russia. This comes after the reported death of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was involved in a short-lived revolt against Putin. The fate of the Wagner Group has been uncertain since the rebellion, and the recent plane crash that is believed to have killed Prigozhin and other top Wagner officers has raised questions. Putin has denied any involvement in the crash and an investigation is underway. The Pentagon has indicated that Prigozhin likely died in the crash, but this has not been confirmed.