According to analysts, the head of the “Wagnerians” is trying to take control of the Fair Russia – For Truth party. Petersburg branch is applying for a senior position.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the PMC “Wagner”, wants to lead the political party of the “Fair Russia – For Truth” party. This was expressed by analysts from the American Institute for War Studies (ISW).
A new report dated April 10 says that Prigozhin is trying to take control of the party. It is already actively forming ties with this political force. However, some members of the party do not like it. So the four party members left. They cited the rapprochement between party leader Sergei Mironov and Prigogine as the reason for their separation.
Analysts say Mironov’s support for political recognition of the Wagner PMC in Russia could eventually cause a split within the Kremlin. Anonymous sources state that Prigozhin’s party in St. He said that he applied for a leadership position in the St. Petersburg branch.
“Mironov is also likely trying to reinvigorate his political influence and use Prigozhin as a patron for his political ambitions,” the report said.
Also, analysts said that because of Prigozhin’s political ambitions, the Kremlin is increasingly trying to discredit Wagner PMC. For example, the Russian Ministry of Defense refused to name the “Wagnerians” as participants in the battle of Bakhmut, saying only about some “assault units”. Also, Russian political scientist Alexei Mukhin, who works with the pro-Kremlin discussion club Valdai, criticized Prigozhin for pursuing political goals that jeopardized Wagner’s powers in Bakhmut.
The report also touched upon the conflict between Prigozhin and the Russian Foreign Ministry over the interests of Wagner PMC in Africa. Thus, he criticized Russian diplomats for not doing their job well and for the “Wagnerians” to face difficulties in the region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that they are ready to cooperate with Russian entrepreneurs to promote Russian business abroad.
Recall that on April 9, Prigozhin evaluated the counterattack potential of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The owner of the PMC “Wagner” expects developments in about a week and talks about the serious strength of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Russians wonder what the Ukrainians are waiting for: the drying up of the soil or the supply of new weapons?
Source: Focus
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