Title: Russian Oligarch Evgeny Prigozhin Raises Stakes in Confrontation with Russian Defense Ministry
Date: June 21, 2023
Russian oligarch and leader of the Wagner PPK, Evgeny Prigozhin, has intensified the confrontation with the military ministry of the Russian Federation, creating an inconvenient situation for Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. This development was reported by British Defense Intelligence, highlighting the escalating tensions between Prigozhin and the Russian Ministry of Defense.
On June 19, Prigozhin announced that he was awaiting a response from the Russian Ministry of Defense regarding a contract proposal he had submitted three days earlier. This announcement came shortly after the ministry issued an ultimatum to Wagner and other “volunteer formations” to sign contracts with the army by July 1, 2023.
Although the specific details of Prigozhin’s contract proposal have not been made public, British intelligence officials note that it raises the stakes and aims to undermine the authority of the official military leadership of the Russian Federation. They suggest that this confrontational approach by Prigozhin is a deliberate attempt to challenge the authority of the military authorities.
The British Ministry of Defense acknowledges that this situation is particularly unfortunate for the Russian Ministry of Defense, as it is currently engaged in fighting against the Ukrainian counteroffensive. Prigozhin’s actions and tone towards the Ministry of Defense are seen as a distraction from the ongoing conflict.
Furthermore, the Ukrainian GUR has observed that the behavior of the top military-political leadership in Russia, along with Russian propaganda, indicates their concern and fear of offensive actions by the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine.
The situation between Prigozhin and the Russian Ministry of Defense continues to evolve, and it remains to be seen how the ministry will respond to his contract proposal. The confrontation between Prigozhin and the military ministry adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Sources:
– “Wagner chief ‘raises stakes’ with Russian defense ministry over contract policy: UK” – Al Arabiya
– Twitter: @DefenceHQ
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Russian oligarch Evgeny Prigozhin has escalated his confrontation with the Russian Ministry of Defense, causing a tense situation for Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. This information comes from British Defense Intelligence, which highlights the growing tensions between Prigozhin and the Russian military ministry.
On June 19, Prigozhin announced that he was waiting for a response from the Russian Ministry of Defense regarding a contract proposal he had submitted three days earlier. This announcement followed an ultimatum issued by the ministry to Wagner and other “volunteer formations” to sign contracts with the army by July 1, 2023.
While the details of Prigozhin’s contract proposal are not publicly known, British intelligence officials suggest that it seeks to undermine the authority of the official military leadership of Russia. They view Prigozhin’s confrontational approach as a deliberate challenge to the military authorities.
The British Ministry of Defense acknowledges the unfortunate timing of this situation, as the Russian Ministry of Defense is currently involved in fighting against the Ukrainian counteroffensive. Prigozhin’s actions and attitude towards the Defense Ministry are seen as a distraction from the ongoing conflict.
In addition, Ukrainian intelligence (GUR) has observed that the behavior of the top military-political leadership in Russia, along with Russian propaganda, indicates their concern and fear of offensive actions by the Ukrainian Security and Defense Forces.
The evolving situation between Prigozhin and the Russian Ministry of Defense will determine how the ministry responds to his contract proposal. This confrontation adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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It’s a concerning move by the Russian Defense Minister to order volunteer detachments in Ukraine to sign contracts, especially in the midst of escalating tensions with Oligarch. This decision raises questions about the true intentions and potential implications of Russian involvement in the conflict.