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Prigozhin's Challenge: Betrayal and Turmoil

This chapter explores Yevgeny Prigozhin's internal conflicts within the Wagner Group amid the Ukraine conflict, detailing his grievances over military support and significant troop casualties. It highlights a broader theme of military censorship in Russia while showcasing Prigozhin's bold, yet precarious, challenge to military leadership and the implications of his actions. Furthermore, it discusses the complexities of power dynamics between Prigozhin and Putin, raising critical questions about loyalty and authority in a tumultuous political landscape.

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