Tensions between Wagner Group financier Prigozhin and Russian leadership have grown in recent months, causing a rift between the once-close allies.
to Prigozhin's criticism on its own Telegram channel just two days later, writing that it was"ready for the widest cooperation with Russian entrepreneurs and companies in the context of promoting the legitimate interests of Russian business abroad."on the Russian-Ukraine war that MFA's direct response"is a continuation of the Kremlin's efforts to discredit and undermine Prigozhin" as the Wagner leader seeks ways to grow his influence in Moscow.
"The MFA, other Russian government institutions, and Kremlin affiliates likely seek to shut down any attempts by Prigozhin to garner public or political support," read the assessment. The think tank added that Prigozhin's criticism was likely"an effort to portray himself as a capable statesman able to influence foreign affairs and to garner support from the Russian ultranationalist community."
"Prigozhin continues to attempt to aggrandize himself by exaggerating Wagner forces' role in Russian successes in Ukraine and using his prominence in the Russian nationalist information space to criticize the Russian government," the ISW said.that Prigozhin may be looking to challenge Putin in the 2024 presidential elections.
Monday's assessment from the ISW also pointed to reports that Prigozhin has been"growing cooperation" between himself and members of the A Just Russia—For Truth party, which may be a sign that he's seeking to gain control over the center-left party.
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