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Prigozhin Calls for the Killing of Russian Defense Minister Shoigu — The End of Wagner?
Recently, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu expressed that the private military group, Wagner, should be incorporated into the Russian military.
It is no secret that the leader of Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and Shoigu have not been on similar terms in the past.
Prigozhin has even called for the capital punishment of Shoigu by a firing squad because of his mishandling of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
So, it’s not surprising that Shoigu wants to terminate Wagner.
Let me explain.
Wagner has served an important purpose for the Russians since the start of the full-scale invasion, but even prior to 2022.
The Wagner Group serves as a private military contractor, allowing Russia to engage in conflicts indirectly without the direct involvement of the Russian military.
They have been strategically positioned in the Middle East, Africa, and even as far as Latin America. Thus far, Wagner has been active across four continents.
Concerningly, they have been known for being particularly brutal, utilizing torture to frighten their enemies.
