Gazprom's private security companies have forces fighting in the Ukraine war, the Wall Street Journal said.
According to the Wall Street Journal, it is actively helping provide manpower to the frontlines of Russia's war on Ukraine.
But interest in private security groups is growing in Russia, with other mercenary forces fighting in Ukraine.
This includes recruits from former security contractor Redut, and from Patriot, an established private security force.
Meanwhile, Gazprom has had a difficult year in energy markets, as the Ukraine war led to Western sanctions and restricted trade.
Persons:
—, Vladimir Putin, That's
Organizations:
Wall Street Journal, Gazprom, Service, Wall Street, Kremlin, Defense Ministry, WSJ, Gazprom didn't, Wagner
Locations:
Ukraine, Bakhmut, Russia