Did the head of the Russian mercenary group Wagner commit high treason and offer the Ukrainian government position data on Russian troops? In return, Ukraine would have to withdraw from the besieged city of Bakhmut, where Yevgeny Prigozhin’s mercenaries are dying by the thousands, The Washington Post reported. But the Kremlin and the entrepreneur vehemently deny this.
“This is nonsense,” Prigozhin declared on his Telegram channel, sarcastically noting, “It’s fun to read. This means I’m not just fighting for Russia, Zelenskyy is doing my bidding.” At the same time, Prigozhin hinted that behind this information there could be opponents of his within the Moscow elite.
The 61-year-old had initially confirmed a meeting with members of the Ukrainian military secret service in an African country, but now something else was said: “I can say with certainty that outwardly I have not been to Africa.” since the outbreak of the conflict, I am actually only a few months away from the start of the ‘special military operation’ (as Moscow calls its aggressive war in Ukraine).” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also commented on the US daily newspaper article in a similar way: “The allegations seem to me a canard. Peskov, however, declined to provide further explanation.
Ukrainian advance near Bakhmut
According to Ukrainian sources, Russia is sticking to its plan to capture the city of Bakhmut, which has been fought over for months. To this end, new assault troops would be sent to the outskirts of the city, Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar told the Telegram short message service. However, Ukrainian Colonel General Olexandr Syrskyj stressed: “The past few days have shown that even under such extremely difficult conditions, we can advance and destroy the enemy.” Syrskyj was referring to the current advance of his soldiers. According to the army, Ukrainian troops have gained ground at the front in Bakhmut.
Source: Krone
I am Wallace Jones, an experienced journalist. I specialize in writing for the world section of Today Times Live. With over a decade of experience, I have developed an eye for detail when it comes to reporting on local and global stories. My passion lies in uncovering the truth through my investigative skills and creating thought-provoking content that resonates with readers worldwide.
