Will Russia's Wagner Group Continue Assault on Bakhmut After Promises of Extra Arms?

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of Russia's Wagner group, appears to have changed his mind about withdrawing his forces from Bakhmut, in eastern Ukraine, after being promised additional arms and ammunition by Moscow. Prigozhin had previously announced his fighters would leave Bakhmut due to a lack of supplies and losses sustained in the months-long fighting, but issued an audio message on Sunday stating that he had received a combat order and a promise of necessary supplies. He claimed officials in Moscow were conspiring against him, and heaped scorn on Russia's defense minister. Wagner's fighters have spearheaded the assault on Bakhmut, and Russia sees the city as a potential gateway to other cities. The battle for Bakhmut has been the most prolonged and deadly of the conflict, resulting in thousands of casualties for both sides. Ukrainian troops are preparing for a counteroffensive, backed by Western-donated armored vehicles and troops.

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