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: Putin affirmed that all "volunteer detachments" (including Wagner) must sign formal contracts with the Ministry of Defense.

The rivalry between Prigozhin and the Russian military leadership was a defining feature of the invasion of Ukraine.

: 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 putin_viddav_viiska_zaklyatomu_vorogu_prigozina...

: 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

: Prigozhin frequently accused the MoD of "shell hunger" (withholding ammunition) and sabotaging Wagner forces to undermine their successes. : Putin affirmed that all "volunteer detachments" (including

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

: Exactly two months after the mutiny, Prigozhin died in a plane crash, after which the MoD completed the absorption of Wagner’s remnants. Prigozhin. Rebel With a Pause - by Mikhail Zygar 📜 The June 13 Decree : Prigozhin refused

The breaking point occurred on June 13, 2023, when Putin publicly sided with the MoD.