The growing role of the private military company Wagner and the transformation of its founder Evgeny Prigozhin into an alternative center of force in the Russian Armed Forces “definitely” is a sign of despair in which the Kremlin is located. This was stated by the official representative of the State Department of Ned Price, reports Voice of America.
Answering a journalist’s question about Washington’s position regarding the strengthening of Prigozhin’s influence, which is surrounded by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Price noted that this “indicates that Russians are increasingly addressing more and more radical means to transfer forces to Ukraine “.
“Dozens of thousands of current fighters are not Russian military, but [mercenaries]” Wagner “… Many of these fighters are not highly qualified infantrymen, but prisoners, in many cases, accused and convicted of serious, violent crimes, said Price. – They are fighting in Ukraine because they promised them pardon. This in itself is disgusting. We pointed out that it smacks of despair. And this will not change the outcome of the war. “
, at the request to comment on the dynamics of the situation in Ukraine, the representative of the State Department noted that we can talk about two speakers at once – one of them proceeds from the actions of Ukrainian partners who “consistently demonstrate their resistance and efficiency on the battlefield.” However, the reality lies in the fact that “thousands of Russian military remain on the sovereign Ukrainian territory, regularly bringing up the firepower to Ukrainian cities,” added Price.
According to him, the United States strives to change the last dynamics, increasing the volume of assistance to Ukraine, including the supply of combat armored vehicles and air defense systems, which should reduce the threat of use of Iranian drones. Price promised to “continue to support our Ukrainian partners as much as it will be needed”.