Russian Wagner boss says his fighters have yet to receive promised medals for bloody Ukraine battle

Prigozhin's Wagner private army spearheaded the assault on the eastern city of Bakhmut, captured last month by Russian forces after nine months of fighting.

Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin poses with mercenaries "Biber" and "Dolik" during a statement on the start of withdrawal of his forces from Bakhmut and handing over their positions to regular Russian troops, on May 25, 2023.

Founder of Wagner private mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin poses with mercenaries "Biber" and "Dolik" during a statement on the start of withdrawal of his forces from Bakhmut and handing over their positions to regular Russian troops, on May 25, 2023.

(photo credit: PRESS SERVICE OF "CONCORD"/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)

ByREUTERS

JUNE 20, 2023 13:25

Updated: JUNE 20, 2023 19:03

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