UK says "thousands of Russian convicts" who fought in the Wagner Group will be "pardoned and released"

The British Intelligence services indicate that "approximately half" of those recruited "have been killed or injured"

MADRID, 21 Mar. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The Intelligence services of the United Kingdom have indicated this Tuesday that "thousands of Russian convicts" who have fought in the ranks of the Wagner Group will be "probably pardoned and released" after the commutation of their sentences after having participated for six months in the hostilities in Ukraine.

"The period of recruitment of prisoners by the Wagner Group peaked in the fall of 2022, when the inmates were given a commutation of sentences after six months of service," they said, before adding that "approximately half of the conscripted prisoners have been killed or wounded" in combat.

Thus, they have stated that "the evidence from Russia indicates that the group is respecting its promise to free the survivors" and they have pointed out that "the certificates delivered to released veterans of the Wagner Group show that they were supported by a decree of the president (Russian , Vladimir) Putin", according to a series of messages published by the British Ministry of Defense through its account on the social network Twitter.

"Now that the Wagner Group is likely prohibited from recruiting any more prisoners, this exodus will worsen their personal problems. In addition, the sudden influx of criminals, often violent, with recent and often traumatic combat experience, is likely to pose a significant challenge to Russian society. at war", they have settled.