In Russia, the conflict between PMC Wagner and the Ministry of Defense continues. In response to a statement by mercenaries from a private military company that they are facing a “shell shortage” due to the fact that they are not allocated ammunition, the Ministry of Defense accused Prigozhin’s fighters of “attempting to split” the Russian military group fighting in Ukraine.

In a message distributed by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the statements of the Wagnerites were called "

At the same time, the release of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation does not mention either the name of Prigozhin or the name of his PMC, which is recognized as a terrorist organization..

They also said that such incidents "

As reported, in mid-February, Wagner PMC mercenaries recorded several video messages in which they asked for ammunition, and also called on the Russian Defense Ministry to supply them with weapons on time.. Yevgeny Prigozhin also stated several times that the RF Ministry of Defense does not supply PMC Wagner with ammunition.. He also repeatedly publicly criticized representatives of the Russian command, as well as the Ministry of Defense as a whole..

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As reported, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov did not support Wagner PIK founder Yevgeny Prigozhin in his information campaign against the Russian Defense Ministry and said that Chechen formations would follow the orders of any commander appointed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, and that Chechen military relations. with MO.

Kadyrov also said he plans to create his own private military company..

According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu deliberately attributes non-existent successes in the war against Ukraine to the regular Russian army, without mentioning the participation in the hostilities of Wagner PMC, which is owned by Yevgeny Prigozhin.. This contributes to further conflict between representatives of the military-political leadership of the Russian Federation..