The SUN: WAR FOR HIRE How world’s next global power could be a PRIVATE army amid fears Russia is about to unleash mercenary battalions in Venezuela
The total amount spent on private security globally is five times that of the UK defence budget and experts say mercenary armies rival those of many nations
MERCENARY armies could become a terrifying new military force ready to invade countries and plunder the world's resources.
A Sun Online investigation reveals that private contractors are a fighting force that makes them "one of the biggest security threats of the 21st century”.
The newest high profile player is Kremlin-linked Russian company, the so-called Wagner group, which has reportedly helping bolster security for Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro.
It was reported there were around 400 contractors in the country helping the socialist government to which Russia has loaned billions of dollars.
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WNU Editor: Mercenary armies have been with us since the beginning of time. The difference today is that these armies are better trained and armed.
Yes, but this is also about "Plausible Deniability"; Russia wants to influence areas of the world but wants to avoid a larger conflict or head on war with West powers. They have not taken responsibility for the Syrian debacle at this point.
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