Patriot | |
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Патриот | |
Dates of operation | 2018–present |
Battles and wars |
Patriot (Russian: ЧВК «Патриот») is a Russian private military and security company (PMSC), which has been deployed by Russia in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Patriot operates in close cooperation with the Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Military Intelligence Service (GRU). Former Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu is believed to have strong influence over the company.[1][2]
Unlike the Wagner Group, Patriot focuses more on experienced soldiers with combat experience when recruiting. The mercenaries are also better equipped and trained.[3] According to media reports, Patriot's members receive a monthly salary of 6,300 to 15,800 US dollars.[4]
Following the likely decapitation of Wagner's leadership, Patriot was named as a possible candidate to profit of decreasing Wagner operations.[5]