'Putin's Chef' Now Serving Up Gains for Russia in Ukraine

Russia’s invasion forces have tightened the noose around Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine with help from a paramilitary outfit called the Wagner Group. Heading the group is one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s close confidants -- Yevgeny Prigozhin. WSJ’s Benoit Faucon explains why the Wagner Group has been drawing condemnation for its deployments in several global hotspots. Further Reading and Watching: - Wagner: How Russian Mercenaries Help Putin in Ukraine  - Russia Tightens Grip Around Bakhmut as Ukraine Awaits Western Tanks  - As Russian Army Falters in Ukraine, Paramilitary Leader Close to Putin Flexes Power  - Russia Leans on Mercenary Forces to Regain Global Clout  Further Listening: - Russia’s Campaign to Leave Ukraine in the Dark  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices