Ukrainian Parliament recognises Wagner Group as international criminal organisation

Tetiana Lozovenko — Monday, 6 February 2023, 14:15

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine [Ukrainian Parliament] has recognised the Wagner Group, Russian private military company, as an international criminal organisation.

Source: Yaroslav Zhelezniak, Ukrainian MP, on Telegram; draft resolution 8397

Details: The resolution 8397 was supported by 333 MPs.

In addition, the Parliament approved Resolution 3735 on the recognition of Russian private military companies as terrorist organisations with 336 votes (with 226 necessary to pass).

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