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UK officially proscribes Russia's Wagner as terrorist organisation

Britain on Friday officially proscribed the Russian mercenary Wagner Group as a terrorist organisation, after announcing the move last week.

Published on: Sep 15, 2023, 18:14:13 IST
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Britain on Friday officially proscribed the Russian mercenary Wagner Group as a terrorist organisation, after announcing the move last week, which will make it illegal to be a member or to support it.

Members of the Wagner Group military company sit atop of a tank on a street in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (AP)
Members of the Wagner Group military company sit atop of a tank on a street in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (AP)