The situation involving the conflict between the founder of the Wagner PMC, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and the military leadership of Russia resembles a return to historical processes in the aggressor country, with uprisings and paramilitary groups, and a change in power.
This was stated by the advisor to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Mykhailo Podoliak, as reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing his Twitter account.
“Classic Russian poetry… Troubled times are coming,” he wrote.
Podoliak also drew analogies with historical processes in the Muscovite Kingdom.
“Pseudo-Vladimir has taken the throne. Oprichniki are raising questions: do we have a true king? The historical process is always irreversible,” the publication states.
Moreover, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine also commented on the situation regarding the conflict with Prigozhin in Russia, stating that they are closely monitoring the developments in the aggressor country.
“We are watching,” the Ministry of Defense succinctly stated on Twitter.
Previously, the conflict between Prigozhin and Shoigu was also addressed by the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, Kirill Budanov. He stated that the disagreements between the “Wagnerites” and the military command of Russia would aid Ukrainian forces in liberating the occupied territories more quickly.
The scandal involving Prigozhin
On Friday, June 23, the founder of the Russian PMC “Wagner” accused the Russian army of striking their mercenary rear camps. He claimed that a huge number of soldiers were allegedly killed.
In response, Prigozhin threatened to put an end to the evil brought by the military leadership of the country. He promised to punish those involved in the liquidation of “Wagnerites” and would not spare those who hinder him.
According to the founder of the PMC “Wagner,” he and his 25,000 soldiers went to address lawlessness in the country.
The Russian Ministry of Defense denies all accusations of an “attack” on the Wagner PMC soldiers.
Meanwhile, in the capital of the aggressor country, Moscow, security forces have been mobilized, and in several cities, the “Fortress” plan has been announced. Additionally, the FSB has initiated a criminal case against Prigozhin under Article 279 of the Russian Criminal Code for organizing an armed coup. He faces a sentence of 12 to 20 years.
Prigozhin could face up to 20 years in prison as a criminal case has been opened against him. The Federal Security Service (FSB) has called on Wagner mercenaries to “surrender” him: https://www.zatuschok.com/8420/
Armored vehicles have been deployed in the Russian city of Rostov. Media reports indicate the implementation of the ‘Fortress’ plan in response to the armed uprising of the Wagner Private Military Company: https://www.zatuschok.com/8425/