UK Officially Declares Russia’s Wagner A Terrorist Organisation

The UK has officially banned Russia’s Wagner paramilitary group as a terrorist organisation, weeks after the death of its founder Yevgeny Prigozhin.

The order was approved on Friday, making it illegal to be a member of, or to support, Wagner.

Those found guilty of aiding the paramilitary could face steep fines and penalties of up to 14 years in prison.

Proposing the order last week, Home Secretary Suella Braverman called Wagner a “threat to global security”.

“Wagner’s continuing destabilising activities only continue to serve the Kremlin’s political goals,” Ms Braverman said.

“They are terrorists, plain and simple – and this proscription order makes that clear in UK law.”

Under the order, it is a criminal offence to support the group. This includes arranging meetings to further its activities, expressing support for its aims and also displaying Wagner’s flag or logo.

BBC