The US State Department accused the Wagner group of involvement in destabilizing activities

According to RIA Novosti, Price added that Wagner PMC is carrying out destabilizing activities, including in African countries.

Earlier, John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator at the US National Security Council, said that the United States had decided to recognize Wagner PMC as an "international criminal organization."

He added that Washington will introduce restrictive measures against PMCs and "support networks on many continents."

Politico, citing sources in the administration, reported that the US government was concerned about the expansion of Wagner PMC activities in Europe and Africa.