Russian Mercenary Boss Blames Military for Attack, Vows Revenge
TL;DR
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner mercenary group, has blamed Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu for starting the war in Ukraine in February 2022, claiming it was needed for Shoigu to gain a higher military rank. Prigozhin also condemned the oligarchs who rule Russia. It is unclear whether Prigozhin's comments were coordinated with the Kremlin or if he has his own political ambitions. The Russian jigsaw puzzle remains difficult to piece together, but there are indications that Putin may declare "mission accomplished" in Ukraine, despite recent setbacks.
- Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner chief blames war on defence minister BBC
- Wagner Chief Says Russian Military Launched Strikes on His Camps, Vows Retaliation The Wall Street Journal
- Infighting among Putin's lieutenants hurts Russia's war footing, if not his hold on power The Associated Press
- Russia-Ukraine War Live Updates: Deadly Strike Hits Kherson The New York Times
- Russian mercenary boss vows to avenge alleged army attack; Moscow denies accusation Yahoo News
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