Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Friday that obligates members of non-regular armed groups to take an oath, similar to that of military soldiers. This comes two days after the announcement of the death of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash near Moscow. According to the text of the decree published on the Russian government's website, these individuals are now required to pledge "loyalty" and "devotion" to Russia, and to "strictly obey orders of commanders and officials (of the highest rank)." This decree follows two months after Wagner's rebellion under Prigozhin's leadership against the Russian military command. AFP