Prigogine managed to restore Putin's affection: in ISW called the reason
This is stated in the report of the Institute of War Study (ISW) of April 17. Analysts indicated that the Wagnerians began to receive ammunition and reinforcement. According to Prigogine, near his fighters now there are airborne troops of the Russian Federation. In addition, the State Duma intends to consider giving the status of veteran status to the PEC participants.
The authors of the report also mentioned that Vladimir Putin personally tried to resolve the conflict between the Wagner PEC and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, having a meeting between Sergei Shoig and Yevgeny Prigogin. Analysts suggest that Putin could be disappointed in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation because the capture of Donetsk and Luhansk regions did not take place until April 1.
The report also states that the President of the Russian Federation probably expects to take Bakhmut on the eve of May 9, to approve his authority among the internal audience. In this regard, experts believe that the Kremlin views Wagner PEC as a source of combat forces and intends to use Wagner's instructors to prepare mobilized for war. "Improving Putin's relationship with Wagner PEC can also be a sign of his indecision to increase mobilization," analysts say.
Recall that according to ISW dated April 16, the Wagner PEC and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation could unite for the sake of Bakhmut. Analysts noted that despite the differences of cooperation between agencies increased. The ISW report also states that Yevgeny Prigogine intends to use the military defeat of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation as a result of the Counter -offshore of the Armed Forces.