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The Arbat Battalion and Sakhian's Legacy
Sakhian was often referred to as a friend of Putin and was known for heading the Arbat Battalion, a group noted for its violent operations across various regions. Such private military operations bear similarities to those conducted by the infamous Wagner Group, which conducts mercenary activities not just in Ukraine but globally.
Given Sakhian's history and the claims that his battalion recruited individuals from prisons in the Donetsk region, the motivations behind his assassination appear complex. They may range from organized crime disputes to geopolitical maneuvers, hinting at a tumultuous web connecting various factions within and outside Russia.