His daring move poses the biggest challenge to Putin’s reign since the inception of the Ukraine conflict.
The Wagner Group, Russia’s private military company, is infamous for its actions in the Ukraine invasion.
Its escalating conflict with the Kremlin not only threatens Putin’s power but could also cause a rift within the country’s security forces.
Wagner Forces in Action
Reports suggest that troops believed to be from the Wagner Group have besieged the military headquarters in Rostov, with tanks maneuvering through the city’s arteries.
Prigozhin, exploiting the power of social media, escalated his criticism of Russian military operations, claiming that Russian troops attacked Wagner camps, leading to substantial casualties.
However, these claims cannot be independently verified.
He has pledged to bring his soldiers into Russia, escalating the conflict, and challenging Putin’s control over the nation’s military.
Wagner Group Russia : Rebellion and Repercussions
Amid these distressing events, Prigozhin asserted that his forces would march to Moscow.