Wagner on all fronts: Why does Putin's private army suddenly seek spotlight? • FRANCE 24 English

[@NewBeginnings413]

Did I hear that right? That dude went from selling hot dogs on the street to a war criminal? wow, had to let that sink in. Only in Russia.

[@Truspio]

It is clear to all Russians that Prighozin was talking about Putin, who now has a well spread nickname of a "bunker grandpa"

[@ChristopherBrown-y3h]

😭🤣 Wagner commander: No more hot dogs for you Grandpa😡🤬 Russian Putin: You better hold front line 😡🤬

[@mollieholiday3379]

Please include the names of the people on the panel for those of us who are just discovering you. We want to know who to Follow. Thank you.

[@JamesC785]

Thank-you for reminding us of a part of the 'bigger picture'. Most concerning.

[@peabase]

Why concerning? This infighting is a sign of Putin's Russia coming apart at the seams. We can only applaud that.

[@nicolasolton]

Good for Mr Trinquand making the point that priggy always calls out Shoigu and Gerasimov by name directly. BUnker grandpa is directed at putin, and his losing strategy. Hope to see more infighting amongst RU warcriminals...

[@shooster5884]

Yea.. it's beginning to look like Russia is having a civil war but in the neighbors territory.. it'll be interesting to see where that leads Russia politically as the Ukrainians start to retake their land and the Russian military groups keep vying to be top dog.. I can't imagine what all the Russian oligarchs are making of all this and doing to protect themselves and their wealth as a result.. I would imagine most of them will be bailing out of involvement with the country if they can .

[@phil20_20]

I'm somebody has finally caught on. I and many journalists have been noticing this strategy for years. I guess the most important thing right is that we're reaching a concensus about our "rivals."

[@paulgee1952]

Grandfather is used in Russian army training terms, as longer serving soldiers who bully the younger recruits. So I think it is aimed at army generals ?

[@ahsanmohammed1]

Best overview on the Wagner I’ve seen to date. Thank you.

[@MrBothandNether]

The not so fine line between greed and economic warfare

[@karim111]

That Prighozin was refering to Putin is utterly nonsense, and shows that the guest invited to the show are clueless about Russian society and Political system. Prihghozin was always near to Putin and trusted, thats the single reason why he has the job, and why he is still there, if it was not about Putins grace! Wether Prighozin was refering to Shoigu or Gerasimov is unclear, but in another vid he was accusing both..

[@sharonlavery7656]

So who do you think he was calling happy grandpa and his generals ...?? Of course he was talking about bunker grandpa Putin, lots of people call him that, ever since Covid, he locked himself in his bunker and even now hes scared of catching something and stays away from a lot of people. If Prighozen was talking about Shoigu or Gerasimov he always uses their names.!

[@JoanoftheArk300]

I’m surprised at how many people think that you learned something when it’s been going on for 20 years and you didn’t know already, sad. What do you do in France?

[@timleader8817]

Why is a good question respect

[@SN-zb7ew]

“ grandpa in the bunker”. Is Putin.

[@matthewschumacher4098]

not a doubt in my mind that prigozhin was referring to poohtin...

[@MS-jz9ne]

So Putin's private army ? I'm wondering why some people think this isnt journalism.

[@darrenheffner4329]

Man this whole thing with Russia and Ukraine has gotten to where it's just stale. Communist or no china should not be supporting Putin . Jus my two cents worth ✌️❤

[@RhapsodicLoon]

I want China next. Give. Me.

[@santar5006]

What does communism have to do with any of this? Even remotely?

[@RhapsodicLoon]

@@santar5006 do your own research. ask to be spoon-fed liiike a child🙄

[@santar5006]

@evident That's the stupidest answer ever 😂😂😂 It just shows you don't know wtf you're talking about 🤣

[@Marktheshark804]

So Wagner attempted to take Bakhmut all on their own and lost thousands, all symbolic and all in vain. Senseless.

[@trivialpursuitjohnson5261]

The way the Russian leadership speaks, show the level of their civilized behavior

[@olivka7560]

Chief of private army is leadership? Lol, he is a guy from prison who was a restaurateur, he was good in organisation and had contacts. He has nothing to do with leadership. It is a private army. What about leadership of national guard of Ukraine? This is better leadership? Guy who said purpose is to fight clean the world from semitic subhumans. Is this the level of Ukrainian leadership?

[@georgiosnikolaidis5926]

Ineed putin or lavrov speaking is worthy speaking, straight, clear, smart meaningful now compare their speech with biden, camala harris, macron, sunak.. huge difference

[@tassie7830]

Wagner was Hitler favourite composer, his music was played at Hitler-Nazi events. Wagner and Hitler shared antisemitism & racism ideology. Prigozhin chose the name “Wagner” for the same reason.

[@MS-jz9ne]

Sure. And he is fighting Stepan Bandera admirers with suasticas tattooed on their body.

[@ianmega9550]

@@MS-jz9ne Comrade, you must use an English dictionary for the symbol "tattooed on their body" [should be "bodies"] and an English grammar book for agreement between nouns, verbs, singular and plural.

[@peabase]

The name reportedly comes from Dmitry Utkin, the alleged founder of the Wagner Group, who had "Wagner" as his call sign. Utkin is a veritable Neo-Nazi, with Nazi tattoos and all. He likes to play dress-up, too, in Nazi costumes.

[@nicolasolton]

What about Dmitry Utkin?

[@Moamanly]

@@ianmega9550 Bit harsh when the message was easy to understand. At a time when a big percentage of native speakers make frequent mistakes, I think picking on someone writing in a 2nd or 3rd language is churlish and unproductive.

[@SreypichTVShow]

Best and interesting news for me, thanks for your sharing this news😍👍

[@finn3408]

WAGNER IS NOT A PRIVATE ARMY.

[@timleader8817]

No more tanks please respect

[@timleader8817]

I think wagner should stick to composing respect

[@garyjohnston6248]

Fertilizer for Ukraine soil PERIOD

[@jampasurprenant1794]

Thank you for your latest news around the world.

[@egoborder3203]

you failed to mention that USA is supporting the rebels under the pretext that the military regime opposes a return to democracy. Why? Because Sudan invited China to develop their oil infrastructure. China has also heavily invested in farming and production in Sudan. So USA hit China economically with Sudan, China quietly retreats and supports Russian activity there and in Ukraine

[@jima3129]

A soldier fights for his country, a mercenary fights for money. Why make it so complicated?

[@JamesC785]

It's about who owns the mercenary group & their geo-political goals.

[@Malani41]

The two Africans should focus on solving African affairs.

[@Marktheshark804]

Yevgeny is not referring to Putin... not even doing it sideways is a good idea. The man has guts and balls of steel, pretty much speaking up for his men on the front line.

[@bha9468]

perhaps. but I respect your perspective

[@saulleach816]

His army is being slaughtered but wants to shift the blame

[@16252]

Uh, Prigozhin has the guts to send untrained convicts to near-certain death, with his mercenaries shooting those who retreat. OK, Baby Boy, stick to your favourite games.

[@blueclover9918]

Prighosian couldn't care less about his men on the front line. As soon as one of them retreats, there's a second line there to shoot them. And convicts who desert are executed.

[@MsCatalicious]

Who is here after hearing about the latest news in Russia? Very interesting to learn about this modern mercenary group.

[@sipoppy984]

Idk… He better stay away from windows!

[@sunisaseasan2417]

ขโมยเสื้ออองรี

[@NewYork-hi6zd]

No more ammunition, no more money! Putin used them like Trump Kurds 🤣

[@naguale]

There is a precedent that their glorious leader might be already dead and the power circle is vying for the position now within their hierarchy. Just a possibility. . .

[@timleader8817]

It is embarrasing respect

[@kalma999]

i wish tihi war will be over soon..if nato grups will join to help this war will be over all ready..russia is sinking

[@billysastard8779]

They are so demoralized even bot farm retreated from France24 comment section.

[@nicolasolton]

Maybe they were mobilized? En route to Bakhmut...

[@revilohtinamssor2842]

Of course....

[@in2weeed]

😂😂😅 Serious question !! Do you think any prisoner in any country agree with their countries politics ?? just my opinion

[@catsmeow4264]

I haven't seen anything from the Russian "defense minister" in some time now. Is he still alive?

[@boonraypipatchol7295]

Plug Off, Wagner. Plug Off.

[@landslordmukhabela6122]

Misdirection is a new weapon of war... there will be no peace without spotlight. These are impossible times to predict.

[@nancyschiller7043]

Good job

[@spacemanspiff3052]

Very fascinating conversation. I learned a lot about how far Wagner has made inroads in Africa.

[@ahsanmohammed1]

Agreed. I was surprised.

[@rambleon2838]

France cannot and must not hand over it's influence in French speaking Africa to Russia. I'm very disappointed of Macron's second term so far. Times Radio reported today that a UK lawyer is working on putting Wagner on the international terrorist list. Merci beaucoup France 24 for this very well in depth discussion and new revelations of Dubai playing a roll in the gold washing. Sláva Ukrayíni! Heróyam sláva! 🇺🇦 kzbin.info/www/bejne/en-zg2B8aNikhsU

[@franciscouderq1100]

France lost the propaganda war by not even startling it. Completely over taken which proves that our high ranking intelligence officers and army leaders are still running things 20th century style. Wake up guys !

[@markmcculloch2570]

100 % right

[@artnull13]

Macron is shaping up to be the next Neville Chamberlain, France is the only European country pushing Ukraine hard to enter surrender negotiations. It also held up Europe providing artillery shells to Ukraine.

[@gilbertnyantakyi3950]

Africa is for Africans, they choose who they like and who to leave. France can't be dictating for African citizens

[@Smartbot64]

French-speaking African countries do not want anything to do with France which has been manipulating them for decades. African states are not the property of anyone. Fak off

[@mollieholiday3379]

Good presentation [wish she would not have interrupted the gentleman about the cartoon - I could have learned from him enough to search for the cartoon :( ]

[@sunisaseasan2417]

Angel. Wher is. Live

[@ernestrivers990]

Putin created his own Frankenstein😑

[@mhart9279]

Rafael Parents - the French former General had it right, Prigozian referred to Shoigu and the other by name, the only time he uses a nickname is when he refers to Putin. Russians called Putin 'Bunker Grandfather'. The other panelists declared their ignorance by not knowing this or being fluffy in their answers. It is a matter of fact that Dictators have nicknames, it is simply too dangerous to call them by name. Castro was El jefe (or Cubans stroke their chins to indicate a beard), Hitler was called 'carpet chewer' (Teppichfresser)

[@bazlur-Vancouver]

swearing in Russia is nothing wrong. starting from president to professor to labborers to alcoholics everybody swear like the Suomilainen

[@artnull13]

That’s why it’s true name is Blyatistan

[@kalma999]

`cant

[@slimmatic1000]

yall trynna put them against each other lol

[@RAWGRIP54]

Ukraine number one guy to take to a cemetery.

[@ksandhoff1]

It could be "both"you speak with "forked " tongue!!

[@adamrussell4703]

Prigozhin is aggressive in a front line street fighting way . He has been very effective, expecting him to be a politically correct urban sophisticate as well would be expecting a schizophrenic confusing character.

[@blueclover9918]

Just as an fyi, schizophrenia and dual personality are 2 completely different things.

[@fpxy00]

Prigozhin would be awsome preaident of Russia. Hope, he will be their next leader.

[@nissetuta]

Send Solid Snake.

[@nissetuta]

Metal Gear Solid games and storyline told it like it is. It is not a game anymore.

[@joerussell9874]

He will be back after training Belarus army then go for Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@kevinnunes7079]

The Chechens are a National Guard of Russia

[@johndilivio2770]

He told big boss have your hot milk and cookie and go to bed grandpa

[@Bocaca49]

Africa don’t need France ! We haven’t seen any resistance to Wagner. What is your views !!

[@Crooked-SCOTUS]

He is going back to his street hot dog cart business.

[@brycemcqueen2235]

Russians are to simple to pull this stuff off? Undermines the Russian military when it comes to Ukraine? Wagner guys make 4× that of Russian troops? Its a volital situation that has the potential to cause major issues for Russia?

[@gamewizard1760]

Wagner is positioned similarly to a special forces unit. The rank and file soldiers in any army are never trained to the same level. It doesn't necessarily reflect badly on the regular Russian army, that they aren't as effective as Wagner.

[@timleader8817]

Interesting dialogue i dont understand a word its not our war respect an Englishman

[@rambleon2838]

How many Wagner mercenaries has the French Foreign Legion trained?

[@71518]

Love the manipulated media..

[@jaketaylor3901]

The only person here being manipulated is you, if you think these people are lying.

[@71518]

Manipulated media is not the same that lying..but ok. Keep up your work.

[@SpecialMuppetOperation]

Click the "report" button and explain why it's manipulated. YT employees could probably do with a good laugh.

[@71518]

Thanks. Laughs are good.

[@TheFredrock12]

Pro western media

[@timleader8817]

Generalissimo

[@markusdittrich-rw4mg]

it is not Wagner , it is Prigozhin . Either he is emotional, and can not control himself or he wants to be famous , or both. With Ukraine not having enough weapons and ammunition, most experienced soldiers dead, Russia having air superiority the Ukrainian offensive , if it comes , can only be a disaster.

[@franciscouderq1100]

Ça tourne en rond ce débat.

[@theraiderra8798]

Putin Bunker Grandpa.

[@casard5235]

The opinion that 'private armies' should be seen as criminals made by Nigale Bagayoko resonates with me. How easy is it to designate groups as terrorists? People can't make up their minds. Criminality is encapsulated in 'the rule of law'. The rule of law is also of interpretation. The Rule of Law begins with people understanding that, to get along, criminal activities espousing greed, power, destruction to these ends is not tolerable. Treat criminal actions as so. Peace to you

[@bakenumber4]

I thought what's his name was leaving the area in Ukraine b/c Moscow wasn't giving up ammunition so on may 10th he was pulling out? why didn't leave?

[@kozibamajoo5292]

A big blue lie there is no wagner group in BOTSWANA.

[@rocksonwilson4314]

Yevgeny Prigozhin was talking about Joe Biden. You people know how to twist the truth into lies, shame.

[@uggligr]

Wagner has not "suddenly "been seeking the spotlight. For months, my KZbin inbox has been flooded with Wagner stories in spite of me trying to manipulate the algorithm to send more music, regular news, and science stories. This gets pretty annoying sometimes.

[@abdullahiolownunow1235]

Ukraine said that 690 Russian troops were killed in one day on April 22, and the White House said in early May that more than 20,000 Russian troops have been killed in the fighting since December. US Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said in early May that "Russian forces are facing significant shortfalls in munitions and are under significant personnel constraints but continue to lay minefields and prepare new defensive positions in occupied Ukrainian territory." Russian efforts in April concentrated on the eastern Ukrainian cities of Bakhmut, Marinka, and Avdiivka. But while Russian forces inched forward in Bakhmut - which is considered the longest and bloodiest battle in the invasion - they have not yet taken the city. Russia has also failed to take the other two cities, though its efforts have ramped up more recently. Mariinka has been left a wasteland, with no buildings left intact. Russia also appears to have adopted a more defensive posture in April, ahead of Ukraine's expected counteroffensive. The UK Ministry of Defence said in late April that Russia was concentrating on preparing for Ukraine's coming efforts. But it's not clear when those will start. Ukraine's prime minister told Sky News last week that the offensive will start at the "proper time, when it will be absolutely ready." Ukraine's deputy defense minister predicted that when it starts "Russia will be in panic

[@niburu1508]

Is there anyone still accessing anything the US/NATO has to say - they have repeated the same propaganda at least 6 times now.

[@nanteb.4605]

That soldier is just pushing his brand. Raising his ante, lots of publicity. He is a business man.

[@peabase]

@@nanteb.4605 Prigozhin is no soldier. He served all right, but in a penal colony as a twice-convicted felon. Donning fatigues does not a soldier make.

[@Mr_badjoke]

U guys all seem cool i like france🤙🇺🇲

[@darrenboylan5973]

Is he looking to step into Russian power replacing putin?

[@IcerinAlaska49]

I wonder how is alive after all this time. Must be he isn't on the front lines

[@gerdbrauer2744]

Wagner abroad ,criminal (operation ,official) 😂 CIA abroad righteous ,necessary and good (operation ,covert )🧐🧐 Somebody has to explain that to people ✌

[@TonyM540]

Prighozin will be issued more ammunition shortly…….one of the shells will have his name on it.🤣

[@dutchymaze6315]

Why are you pixelating wagners?

[@Factsagainstpropoganda]

Ofcourse they defeated nato..

[@niltondossantos2793]

Propaganda News.......

[@dannyc.jewell8788]

Grandfathersr are shot callers in Russian prisons

[@nissetuta]

Code language...

[@MrGooogleGooogle]

something new?...what about other informal millitary organisations...Wagner the only one?...Really...

[@Nikoya73]

Is it his a news segment or jus pretending, a long infomercial prefab rant against anything that’s Russian?

[@luisduron2722]

Update

[@jonathanalberto3611]

Kong ano ping lalaban mo Jan Ka mamatay if no join silent our life

[@paser11385]

Waggggggggggg nerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr... no V"

[@NiklasAndersson7]

Wagner needs other clients - it is a marketing effort/campaign.

[@raymondparnell439]

Interesting 🤔 it's possible.

[@badmonkey2222]

Wagner is labeled a terrorist organization to most Western countries and with their failure to produce any military success in Ukraine it isn't going to help that effort. And finally, Pregosian could be dispatched at any moment he is most likely target #1 for Mr HIMARS and it's only a matter of time before the Ukrainians get a fix on his position. And even if he somehow manages to survive the war he will be hunted wherever he goes around the world you'll never be able to whoever day peacefully without looking over his shoulder.

[@nivek5031]

I hope Grandad Mad-Vlad does not drop a GROAB (Grandfather of all bombs) on Bakhmut, just to put Prego Prigo back in his box. 😑

[@georgerobinson203]

talking bulmes the man is good to lead you gyes just taking side in this war das why you are talking like that😂

[@johndilivio2770]

Putin said Wagner group to take bakmut or no pay

[@jonathanalberto3611]

Wagner Anu pinaglalaban NYU Bala Ng baril madasayang Lang buhay NYU Jan mag isip kayu pkeas translate

[@horatioxavier5266]

Why are there American military bases in Africa. And let's not forget America's private army in the middle east, Blackwater

[@tedzehnder961]

They aren`t illegal in the USA like Wagner is supposed to be in Russia.Bad argument when you have to change the subject.The Americans in Africa aren`t getting rich on African gold like Wagner seems to be doing.

[@niburu1508]

And white caps? Pretending to be ‘Good guys’. At least Wagner does not pretend to be anything other than what he is.

[@nicolasolton]

Why not?

[@RoderickCooper-fb1hn]

Blackwater doesn't exist anymore 😂

[@alphacitizen857]

Good conversation but Jesus christ, try to stop speaking over you're guests... what a mess

[@LilianaRodriguezlulugaia]

One of the guys man-explained USA to the woman USA= United States of America