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Motivated by a desire to reshape the military leadership and assert the power of Vagner, Prigozhin initiated the uprising not necessarily with the intent of replacing Putin, but to eliminate the competing military leadership and elevate his position in the political hierarchy of Russia.
A Bold Strategic Push Toward Moscow
Had Vagner continued its advance without pausing for negotiations, the next phase of the scenario would have seen the group encountering formidable resistance. Russian military defenses had quickly mobilized to establish a blockade at the Oka River, the last barrier before Moscow. However, the rebellion's success would rely on the Vagner Group’s ability to break through this blockade, leveraging its mobility and strategic planning.