You don't need a private army unless you think your side has a good chance of losing.
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Former U.S. Army Lt. Gen. #MarkHertling warned in March 2023 that #PrivateMilitaryGroups in #Russia would "contribute to chaos" should #Putin's government collapse. #Ukraine

Putin Allies Quietly Gathering Private Armies
https://www.newsweek.com/rotenberg-brothers-private-army-ukraine-russia-1875980