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Marat Gabidullin, a former Russian mercenary of the Wagner Group, poses during a photo session on May 11 in Paris. Stephane de Sakutin/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

An ex-member of one of the world's most dangerous mercenary groups has gone public

The Wagner Group, known as "Putin's shadow army," has come to the world's attention because of the Ukraine war. Marat Gabidullin, who left Wagner after fighting in Syria, has written a book about it.

Marat Gabidullin, a former Russian mercenary of the Wagner Group, poses during a photo session on May 11 in Paris. Stephane de Sakutin/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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An ex-member of one of the world's most dangerous mercenary groups has gone public

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The roadside memorial to Nick Parlingayan, 22, who was struck and killed by a Car while riding in a bike lane in Chicago. David Schaper/NPR hide caption

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More cyclists are being killed by cars. Advocates say U.S. streets are the problem

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The marble slab that had been stored for over 130 years turns out to be a list of young men who finished the ephebate, a year-long civic and military training for young men. National Museums Scotland hide caption

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A marble slab in storage turned out to be an ancient Greek yearbook

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