Russian Wagner mercenary chief accuses Russian military of Ukraine war cover-up
Prigozhin, whose Wagner private militia spearheaded the Russian capture of the Ukrainian city Bakhmut, is resisting an order for mercenary groups like his to sign contracts with the Defense Ministry.
Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin poses with mercenaries "Biber" and "Dolik" during a statement on the start of withdrawal of his forces from Bakhmut and handing over their positions to regular Russian troops, on May 25, 2023.(photo credit: PRESS SERVICE OF "CONCORD"/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByREUTERSUpdated:
