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Mark Galeotti - Putin, Prigozhin and the Future of Russia

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The Rise of a Mercenary Leader

This chapter explores the transformation of a businessman into the leader of a private military company, examining the Kremlin's motivations for utilizing mercenaries like the Wagner Group. It highlights the dark operations conducted abroad, the interplay between Prigozhin and the Kremlin, and how the war in Ukraine shifted perceptions and loyalties within the political landscape of Russia. Additionally, it reveals the opportunistic and precarious nature of power dynamics as they evolve amidst conflict and uncertainty.

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