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: Exactly two months after the mutiny, Prigozhin died in a plane crash, after which the MoD completed the absorption of Wagner’s remnants. Prigozhin. Rebel With a Pause - by Mikhail Zygar
: 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
: Prigozhin frequently accused the MoD of "shell hunger" (withholding ammunition) and sabotaging Wagner forces to undermine their successes. putin_viddav_viiska_zaklyatomu_vorogu_prigozina...
: Putin affirmed that all "volunteer detachments" (including Wagner) must sign formal contracts with the Ministry of Defense.
: A deal brokered by Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko saw Prigozhin exiled to Belarus and charges dropped. : Exactly two months after the mutiny, Prigozhin
: Prigozhin refused to sign, stating, "Wagner will not sign any contracts with Shoigu ." This defiance directly triggered the Wagner Group rebellion on June 23–24, 2023. ⚡ Consequences of the Handover
: Prigozhin viewed Sergei Shoigu as incompetent and a direct threat to his autonomy. 📜 The June 13 Decree : Prigozhin frequently
: Wagner forces seized the military hub in Rostov-on-Don and launched a "March for Justice" toward Moscow.