: Prigozhin frequently accused the MoD of "shell hunger" (withholding ammunition) and sabotaging Wagner forces to undermine their successes.
: Wagner forces seized the military hub in Rostov-on-Don and launched a "March for Justice" toward Moscow.
The rivalry between Prigozhin and the Russian military leadership was a defining feature of the invasion of Ukraine. putin_viddav_viiska_zaklyatomu_vorogu_prigozina...
: A deal brokered by Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko saw Prigozhin exiled to Belarus and charges dropped.
: Prigozhin viewed Sergei Shoigu as incompetent and a direct threat to his autonomy. : Prigozhin frequently accused the MoD of "shell
The breaking point occurred on June 13, 2023, when Putin publicly sided with the MoD.
: This decree stripped Prigozhin of his independent command, legally placing his troops under the authority of Shoigu , his "sworn enemy". : A deal brokered by Belarus leader Alexander
: For months, Putin allowed the infighting to continue, using Prigozhin as a counterweight to prevent the regular military generals from gaining too much political popularity. 📜 The June 13 Decree