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Prigozhin's rebellion arose from a deepening conflict with high-ranking military leaders in Russia — Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov. Frustrated with the perceived incompetence and corruption of these military figures, Prigozhin actively criticized their handling of military operations, particularly during the ongoing war in Ukraine. His frustration reached a boiling point following heavy losses at the Battle of Bakhmut, where he blamed the military leadership for sabotaging his forces.