On the Belgorod Road

 

Two Ukraine-sponsored Russian units, claiming they are fighting for the liberation of Russia, the Free Russia Legion and Russian Volunteer Corps, have been attacking in the Belgorod region. It seems quixotic, although they are certainly striking a propaganda blow. However, now Prigozhin, head of the Wagner group, has pulled out of the line in Bakhmut, actually exchanging fire with the Russian regular forces, and has declared his intent to wheel up to Belgorod to defend the motherland. Kadyrov, the Chechen leader, has said he intends to do the same.

I wonder if this is coordinated. 

These four rogue forces will now be out of the main lines just as the Ukraine begins their big offensive. Instead, they are moving to the point at which they are closest to Moscow. They will also stand between Moscow and the bulk of the Russian army, soon to be fully engaged by the Ukrainian counter-offensive.

They are perfectly positioned, in other words, to march on the capital to overthrow the regime, while the regime's forces are occupied elsewhere.

Is this all planned and coordinated among them? It could be. Or it could be all four forces are just seeing the same main chance.

Things might happen quickly if the Russian lines collapse in the South.

I have suspected this was largely a civil war from the start.