It is led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin who got close to the halls of power in the Kremlin by providing catering for its events."Wagner operatives who deviate from their assault routes without authorization are likely being threatened with summary execution," the update said.Prigozhin, was seen traveling to prisons and penal colonies in September to recruit soldiers after Russian troops suffered major losses in Ukraine.He told the prisoners that even serious crimes would be forgiven in exchange for fighting in Ukraine — but that anyone who deserted would be killed.The group, which has been repeatedly accused of war crimes and human rights abuses, has long been active in Syria and multiple African countries where Russia is seeking to project its power."