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Putin condemns old friend to the shadows, suggesting time is up for Wagner mercenaries
Summary by Ground News
Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner mercenary group, claimed victory in Soledar. Putin refused to acknowledge his old friend's achievement. The Kremlin initially denied Wagner's victory, taking the same line as Ukrainian officials that fighting was ongoing. Analysts believe the snub is indicative of deeper tensions bubbling beneath the surface.