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The mercenary Wagner group has sensationally claimed Russia has fired a missile at its camps, just after its founder bashed Putin's war on Ukraine.

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[–] ToastyWaffles@lemmy.ml 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Incorrect title, he has declared they're marching (or planning to) march against Shoigu and oust him from the MoD.

In his statement he specifically states that he thinks the MoD has also misled the President. So his argument is that he is he's trying to help Russia and Putin by getting rid of Shoigu.

FSB has declared a criminal investigation on charges of inciting a coup, and Rosguardia has been put on high alert. Medvedev has stated "all necessary precaution measures have started".

Will be interesting to see what happens next.

[–] JeffCraig@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Not much of a difference really. Fighting Shoigu means fighting the Russian military.

[–] thebestaquaman@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I have a hard time believing this, but if Wagner/Prigozhin goes rouge, at the moment when Ukraine have started their counteroffensive, that could have massive consequences for Russia. I wonder whether Ukraine would allow them to "go free" if they decide to switch sides en masse?

[–] PotjiePig@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I would be happy to see every Russian in Ukraine turn a nice shade of rouge.

[–] thebestaquaman@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

I meant what I said! If Prigozhin goes rouge his new appearance could woo the people and benefit him massively in the Russian presidential election, potentially causing a major upset and leading to the end of Putins rain.

[–] kartonrealista@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

leading to the end of Putins rain.

And the beginning of Putin's sun?

[–] thebestaquaman@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I think you meant "The beginning of Putins Son", which is secretly Prigozhin.

[–] dystop@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

This is how conspiracies are born.

[–] ivanafterall@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Twist! His mother? Olena Zelenskyy.

[–] rycee@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Would that be Putin's ... purple rain?

[–] joneskind@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think you meant rogue, not rouge. "Rouge" is the French word for "red".

[–] thebestaquaman@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] joneskind@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Well, in that case I don't understand what you said. I mean, red is a nice color to wear if you dare to wear it, but I don't know how it could help Prigozhin in any way.

[–] JeffCraig@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Even if Wagner just leaves and takes it's troops back to Africa, it will be a major loss for Russia.

There's no way Ukraine would ever let them switch sides though. Maybe the Free Russia Legion would work with them to carve out some territory for themselves in Russia, but the only think Ukraine would allow them to do is surrender for jail time.

[–] DharkStare@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

That's one hell of a headline.

[–] TVPaulD@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Seems very likely he’s lying about the progress of this “march.” Main question is “how much is he lying?”

[–] rr7@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

100% political theatre. Prigozhin is a media whore and clown.

[–] downpunxx@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago
[–] HawkMan@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Don't ever believe anything Prigozhin says.

[–] itadakimasu@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Go get em boys