The feud between Prigozhin and the military reached new heights this month when a Russian commander accused Wagner of kidnapping and torturing his soldiers.
Venevitin, in the new video, defended the military while accusing Wagner of stoking “anarchism” on the frontlines.
“The anarchism that the Wagner is breeding at the front is the result of a game of political elites who, instead of strengthening our president, are trying to weaken him,” he said.
Prigozhin’s exclusion from Ukraine would sideline one of Russia’s most recognisable war figures. Through the daily use of social media, he has cultivated a populist, anti-elite persona that has resonated with Russians unhappy with the foundering invasion.
The warlord’s public standing peaked as his troops gradually captured Bakhmut, delivering Moscow its first tangible military victory since last summer.
“Prigozhin understands that his publicity is his protection,” said a former defence official who worked with him. “He has no official status, but he knows that Putin prefers stability and wouldn’t want to cause chaos by letting others go after such a public figure.”
With his troubles mounting, Prigozhin embarked on a publicity tour across Russia, addressing audiences alongside hardliners such as the ex-arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Questions remain about whether he can maintain his standing through a publicity tour alone.
The mercenary boss has continued his public attacks against Russia’s military leadership. Speaking in the central Ulyanovsk region on Tuesday, he directly contradicted Putin, who claimed earlier that day that Kyiv’s counteroffensive had failed on all fronts.
“They [Ukraine] are fighting correctly,” Prigozhin said, claiming that Moscow was not doing enough to “counter the adversary”.
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/world/putin-sides-with-military-chiefs-over-placing-wagner-under-direct-control/ar-AA1cy6W1https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/09/wagner-group-accused-of-stoking-anarchy-on-russias-frontlines
VarlotPsykhe -1 points 10 months ago
AHAHAHAH you post msm???? As if it's truth????
Are you daft????
Have you lost your way???
The cook only speaks this way because Putin has allowed it. I've heard from multiple Russians everyone in the country knows it's a giant joke and they're just gaming the western press now for shits and giggles.
Plus Putin himself is trying to get rid of some generals that take up oxygen but dont contribute much. The cook is a perfect foil for that end.
Think deeply AND CLEARLY and you too can figure this out without groveling and patronizing zog media, you fucking buffoon.
Fuck i still can't believe it you just put shit in your mouth and then called us all over here for brownies.