The Wagner group specifically isn’t really a mercenary, like a neutral force anyone can hire. It’s built and maintained by the Russian government. (It’s not like Ukraine could have outbid Russia and the Wagner group would have come in to defend against Russia instead.)
Ukraine has offered a million dollars for every Russian pilot who defects with a jet, or $500k for a helicopter. Pretty interesting strategy though I have no idea how the pilots are supposed to make that happen without getting shot down.
The Wagner group specifically isn’t really a mercenary, like a neutral force anyone can hire. It’s built and maintained by the Russian government. (It’s not like Ukraine could have outbid Russia and the Wagner group would have come in to defend against Russia instead.)
Ukraine has offered a million dollars for every Russian pilot who defects with a jet, or $500k for a helicopter. Pretty interesting strategy though I have no idea how the pilots are supposed to make that happen without getting shot down.