Big combat operations, like Wagner Group conducted, were done by militaries. Many joined our coalition - the Poles sent a whole Division. Special Forces from many countries conducted many secret missions, and private military contractors pulled some triggers as well - but on small special missions, like going after a certain individual.
Oh look now you’re finally admitting the mercenaries were sword point. Trying to qualify, but you’re almost at the actual truth: we used them the exact same way Putin is using his. We WROTE that damn book 50+ years ago.