"Prigozhyn vs Putin: Tensions Rise in Russian Military Control"
Yevgeny Prigozhyn, the owner of the Russian "Wagner group", has challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin's authority by refusing to sign contracts directly with the Russian Ministry of Defence, despite Putin's support for the move. UK Defence Intelligence reports that Prigozhyn's rhetoric is evolving into defiance of broader sections of the Russian establishment, and the 01 July 2023 deadline for volunteers to sign contracts is likely to be a key way-point in the feud.