Russian authorities on Saturday accused the head of the Wagner mercenary group of trying to start a 'civil conflict' and called for his detention. ManilaBulletin
This photograph taken on June 19, 2023 shows flags, including those of the Wagner private mercenary group, for sale on a road outside Moscow. Natalia KOLESNIKOVA / AFPMOSCOW, Russia -- Russian authorities on Saturday accused the head of the Wagner mercenary group of trying to start a "civil conflict" and called for his detention.
While Prigozhin's private military outfit has spearheaded much of Russia's offensive in Ukraine, he has in recent months engaged in a bitter feud with Moscow's military leadership that he alleges has now spilled onto the battlefield. "Anyone who puts up resistance -- we will consider this is a threat and destroy immediately. Including any roadblocks on our way," he said.
"Taking advantage of Prigozhin's provocation to disorganize the situation, the Kyiv regime near the Bakhmut front is concentrating units... for offensive actions," the Russian defence ministry said. On Friday, Prigozhin said Moscow's forces were retreating in Ukraine's east and south following the start of Kyiv's counteroffensive early this month. That directly contradicted Putin's account that Ukraine was suffering "catastrophic" losses and that there was a lull in fighting."No one is bringing reserves. What they tell us is the deepest deception," he added, referring to the Russian military and political leadership.
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