Shoigu creates an alternate to the Wagner Group. fresh squad of Russian mercenaries invades Ukraine

Russia's defence Minister is criticized on the Russian-language Telegram platform by users associated with the alleged Wagner Group, a mercenary formation mated with Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhyn. The second is conflicted with Shoigu, and the Ministry of defence is liable for the defeat in the Ukrainian trenches. Shoigu decided to send “his Wagnerian ships” to the front.