: 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
: Putin affirmed that all "volunteer detachments" (including Wagner) must sign formal contracts with the Ministry of Defense.
The decision to force Wagner into the MoD's structure led to a rapid chain of events: putin_viddav_viiska_zaklyatomu_vorogu_prigozina...
The breaking point occurred on June 13, 2023, when Putin publicly sided with the MoD.
: A deal brokered by Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko saw Prigozhin exiled to Belarus and charges dropped. : Exactly two months after the mutiny, Prigozhin
: Prigozhin frequently accused the MoD of "shell hunger" (withholding ammunition) and sabotaging Wagner forces to undermine their successes.
: 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 The decision to force Wagner into the MoD's
The phrase "Putin gave troops to Prigozhin’s sworn enemy" likely refers to the pivotal June 2023 decision where Vladimir Putin ordered the to be subordinated to the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) . This move effectively handed control of Yevgeny Prigozhin's private army over to his bitter rivals, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov . 🛡️ The Context of the Conflict