Task Force ‘Rusich’ is a Russian paramilitary group which maintains links to Russian private military company Wagner Group, possibly operating as a sub-unit of Wagner. Task Force ‘Rusich’ is participating in combat alongside Russia’s military in the war of aggression against Ukraine. ‘Rusich’ has a long history of fighting alongside Russia-backed proxies in the Donbas region of Ukraine, and in 2015, ‘Rusich’ mercenaries were accused of, and filmed, committing atrocities against deceased and captured Ukrainian soldiers.
Therefore, Task Force ‘Rusich’ is supporting materially actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.