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: Prigozhin frequently accused the MoD of "shell hunger" (withholding ammunition) and sabotaging Wagner forces to undermine their successes.

: For months, Putin allowed the infighting to continue, using Prigozhin as a counterweight to prevent the regular military generals from gaining too much political popularity. 📜 The June 13 Decree

: Prigozhin viewed Sergei Shoigu as incompetent and a direct threat to his autonomy.

The breaking point occurred on June 13, 2023, when Putin publicly sided with the MoD.

: A deal brokered by Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko saw Prigozhin exiled to Belarus and charges dropped.

: Wagner forces seized the military hub in Rostov-on-Don and launched a "March for Justice" toward Moscow.

: Putin affirmed that all "volunteer detachments" (including Wagner) must sign formal contracts with the Ministry of Defense.

The decision to force Wagner into the MoD's structure led to a rapid chain of events: