Russia’s former deputy defense minister Mikhail Mizintsev has joined mercenary group Wagner as deputy commander, according to a pro-Russian blogger, APA reports citing CNN.
Alexander Simonov posted two videos to Telegram showing Mizintsev wearing a Wagner-branded uniform and apparently touring the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Sunday that it had made a leadership change and replaced Mizintsev, who was serving as Russia's deputy defense minister for logistics.
He had been in the role since September 2022 and developed a reputation for brutality for his role, CNN says.
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