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: Prigozhin frequently accused the MoD of "shell hunger" (withholding ammunition) and sabotaging Wagner forces to undermine their successes.

: This decree stripped Prigozhin of his independent command, legally placing his troops under the authority of Shoigu , his "sworn enemy". putin_viddav_viiska_zaklyatomu_vorogu_prigozina...

: Prigozhin viewed Sergei Shoigu as incompetent and a direct threat to his autonomy. : Prigozhin frequently accused the MoD of "shell

: 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 : For months, Putin allowed the infighting to

: Wagner forces seized the military hub in Rostov-on-Don and launched a "March for Justice" toward Moscow.

The decision to force Wagner into the MoD's structure led to a rapid chain of events:

The phrase "Putin gave troops to Prigozhin’s sworn enemy" likely refers to the pivotal June 2023 decision where Vladimir Putin ordered the to be subordinated to the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) . This move effectively handed control of Yevgeny Prigozhin's private army over to his bitter rivals, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov . 🛡️ The Context of the Conflict