2023-08-26 17:23 Compiled by United Daily News Zhang Yousheng/real-time report
The founder of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, Prigozin, died in a plane crash. This move shows that Putin wants to strengthen his control over Wagner’s officers and soldiers.
Prigozin led his troops to Moscow two months ago, but finally stopped. There are different opinions on whether it was a mutiny or a remonstrance. There is a consensus that Putin’s character of hatred will not end well for Prigozin.
Putin categorically denied ordering Prigezin’s assassination, including causing his plane crash, and expressed condolences to the family, but also said Prigezin had made a big mistake.
Prigozin (left) entertained Putin (middle), then Prime Minister, at a restaurant in St. Petersburg in 2011. (AP) Ukraine Russia Russo-Ukrainian War Wagner Putin Prigozin
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2023-08-26 09:23:46
