[HIGHLIGHTS] War in Ukraine: in the wake of Wagner, new militias trace their war path

The Russian private military company (PMC) Patrio is presented as affiliated with the Russian Minister of Defense, Sergei Shoigu, and "in competition" with Wagner. During the year 2022, the press is echoing the rapid proliferation in Ukraine of Russian private militias.

One of the most mentioned is Potok (the "flow"), created by Gazprom. The Russian gas giant is also said to be linked to SMP Fakel ("torch"), Plamia ("flame") and Redut ("redoubt")