According to a retired British general, Vladimir Putin is aiming to discredit Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner Group soldiers in order to regain valuable forces for Russia.
By isolating the troops from their commander, who consented to move to Belarus as part of a deal to put an end to his rebellion against the Kremlin, Putin is attempting to win the troops back to his side.
Russia-Ukraine Conflict
During a press conference today, the Kremlin spokesman avoided queries from journalists regarding the “missing” General Sergei Surovikin.
Ukraine is being accused by the Kremlin of repeatedly threatening “provocation” regarding the plant. Sergei Surovikin, a top Russian general, was reportedly detained, according to recent sources.
- Putin seeks to discredit Prigozhin and Wagner Group soldiers for Russia’s valuable forces.
- Ukraine faces Kremlin accusations of provocation, with Russian general Sergei Surovikin detained.
- Wagner and Prigozhin maintain power; Prigozhin’s longevity is crucial.
The second-in-command of the Russian army is being held pending trial. General Valery Zaluzhniy claims that Ukrainian forces are advancing across frontlines in the southeast and east of the nation as well as around the perimeter of the bitterly disputed city of Bakhmut.
Numerous billions of dollars worth of The Wagner Group’s operations in Africa are crucial to many people’s wealth, including Vladimir Putin and his family.
Even if it abandons the Ukraine war, Wagner will go on, and Prigozhin will seek to maintain power. The main issue will be if Prigozhin lives long enough to rearrange his Wagner forces and reevaluate his strategy.
