Title: Head of "Wagner": I Received Orders to Stay in Bakhmut or Be Considered a Traitor

The head of the Russian private military group "Wagner," Yevgeny Prigozhin, stated today, Tuesday, that "a combat order was issued yesterday clearly stating that if we leave our positions in Bakhmut, it will be considered treason against the homeland. This was the message conveyed to us." However, Prigozhin reiterated for the second time in a few days that "his forces will leave Bakhmut if they do not receive the necessary ammunition to continue the battle." These remarks came in a voice message coinciding with Russia's Victory Day celebrations in Red Square in Moscow. He stated that "his forces will remain in Bakhmut and will continue to demand the necessary ammunition for a few more days."