The Fall of Prigozhin: Reckoning with Power

This chapter explores the controversial death of Yevgeny Prigozhin following his mutiny against the Russian government, igniting speculation around the circumstances of his plane crash. Analyzing the implications of his demise on the Wagner Group and the Kremlin's response, it portrays how this event reinforces Putin's authority and impacts the political landscape in Russia. The narrative highlights Prigozhin's rise and fall within the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, revealing the dangerous interplay of power and violence in the region.