Wagner paramilitaries swear loyalty to Russian leaders.

Wagner paramilitary soldiers and members of other armed groups have been ordered to pledge allegiance to the Russian leadership as the Russian Defence Minister attempts to take direct control of the group. Wagner leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has pledged to boycott the contracts, causing arguments between military bosses and Wagner. Meanwhile, Russian troops are reported to be suffering from low morale and shortages of ammunition, while Ukraine's military recaptured a southeastern village and Russian forces claimed to repel multiple attacks in the area.