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The resolution of the crisis between President Putin and the Wagner group, with the leader agreeing to de-escalate and avoid bloodshed, brought a sudden change in events that resolved the situation.
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- Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner group, staged an apparent insurrection against Russian President Putin.
- Prigozhin initially called on Russian troops to rebel against their leaders and march on Moscow but later agreed to stop the movement of his troops to avoid bloodshed.
- The Wagner group was accused of betrayal and treason by President Putin, but he decided to avoid further bloodshed and not prosecute the group.
- It is unclear what agreements were reached between the key players involved, but Prigozhin will reportedly move to Belarus and all criminal charges against him will be dropped.
- The Wagner group, known for its fighting in Ukraine, is closely linked to the state and has operated outside the Russian mainstream army infrastructure.
- The situation in Russia and the potential impact on the fighting in Ukraine is unpredictable, with opportunities and risks for both sides.
- The Ukrainian counter-offensive may take advantage of the instability in Russia, but there are concerns about a possible Kremlin response or nuclear provocation.
- While the Wagner group has been muted and Putin appears weakened, the strength of Russian defenses in southern Ukraine remains a challenge for Ukraine.
Summary
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The strength of Russian defenses in southern Ukraine remains unchanged, with a triple layer of defenses that the Ukrainian troops must try to break through. The recent events have weakened Putin's image and credibility. The success of the Wagner group was due to their independence from the Russian mainstream army, but now they have been brought under control. There are opportunities for Ukraine to exploit in the midst of the chaos in Russia, as they continue their counter offensive with more troops and western weapons. However, there are also risks involved, such as a potential nuclear provocation or sabotage from the Kremlin. The situation in Eastern Ukraine is unpredictable, but there is renewed hope that the divided Russian enemy may be in trouble and that a turning point has been reached. Ukrainian troops are taking advantage of the chaos in Russia's military and advancing steadily. The Wagner group's future is uncertain, as tensions between them and the Russian military leadership have become unsustainable. Prigozhin's move against the Russian defense ministry damaged his own credibility and weakened Putin's ability to project strength. The deal between Prigozhin and Belarus will result in dropped charges and exile for Prigozhin, while the Wagner fighters involved in the mutiny will not face charges. The details of the deal remain unclear. President Putin accused the Wagner group of betrayal and treason, but later stated that avoiding more bloodshed was more important than punishing people. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner group, initially called for Russian troops to rebel against their leaders and claimed that his men were marching on Moscow. However, he later agreed to stop the movement of his troops to de-escalate the situation and avoid bloodshed. The Kremlin announced that the Wagner Force would not be prosecuted. This sudden change in events resolved the crisis President Putin was facing.
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