Great Britain added the private military company Wagner to the list of terrorist organizations.
This was reported by the British Home Office.
– The Russian organization of mercenaries, PMC Wagner, today, September 15, is banned as a terrorist organization , – the message says.
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The decision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs comes into force immediately. On September 6, a draft decree banning PMCs was submitted to the British Parliament for consideration.
Now belonging to the Wagner PMC or active support of mercenaries will be considered a criminal offense in the UK. It carries a prison sentence of up to 14 years, with or in lieu of a fine.
Wagner PMC has been added to the list of prohibited terrorist groups or organizations in the UK. Now it has 79 positions.