Introduction

Yevgeny Prigozhin, who leads a private army called the Wagner Group, attempted what many have called a coup against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Technically, it failed. But the fact that he managed to challenge Putin and leave the leader shaken and panicky is profound. Atlantic staff writers Anne Applebaum and Tom Nichols explain this week’s wild turn of events in Russia and the door those events opened. 

Further Reading:

Tom Nichols: The Coup Is Over, but Putin Is in Trouble

Anne Applebaum: Putin Is Caught in His Own Trap

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