: Prigozhin refused to sign, stating, "Wagner will not sign any contracts with Shoigu ." This defiance directly triggered the Wagner Group rebellion on June 23–24, 2023. ⚡ Consequences of the Handover
The breaking point occurred on June 13, 2023, when Putin publicly sided with the MoD. putin_viddav_viiska_zaklyatomu_vorogu_prigozina...
: Prigozhin frequently accused the MoD of "shell hunger" (withholding ammunition) and sabotaging Wagner forces to undermine their successes. : Prigozhin refused to sign, stating, "Wagner will
: Prigozhin viewed Sergei Shoigu as incompetent and a direct threat to his autonomy. : Prigozhin refused to sign
: For months, Putin allowed the infighting to continue, using Prigozhin as a counterweight to prevent the regular military generals from gaining too much political popularity. 📜 The June 13 Decree