Russian Private Military Company Founder Criticizes Putin’s Ukraine War Goals

Evgeny Prigozhin, founder of the Russian private military company Wagner, has slammed Putin’s war goals so far, accusing defense officials of leaving Russia defenseless and allowing strike forces to enter from Ukraine. condemned.

Belgorod governor of Russia’s Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, said a “several” drone strikes damaged buildings during the night, but most of them were shot down. More than 550 people remain in temporary shelters after the first attacks of the week, he said.

Russian Prime Minister Mishustin told Chinese Premier Li Qiang that relations between the two countries have never been stronger. Russia looks to China to help it withstand economic pressure from US-led sanctions. Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to take cooperation with Russia to a higher level during a meeting with Prime Minister Mishustin.

The War Achieved the Opposite of its Goals – Mr. Prigogine

In a one-hour interview posted on his Telegram on the 24th, Prigozhin praised the fighting performance of the Ukrainian army, while also declaring Ukraine’s “de-Nazification, criticized the goal of “demilitarization”. “The de-Nazification we claimed legitimized Ukraine and made it known to the whole world,” he said, adding: “How do you say you demilitarized Ukraine? In fact, you armed Ukraine. Ukraine is now one of the countries with the strongest military in the world.”

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Russian Wagner Chief Blasts Outcome of Putin’s Ukraine War Goals(excerpt)