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Flight of the long knives: Prigozhin’s reported death

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The Fall of Prigozhin: A Dangerous Demise

This chapter examines the dramatic rise and fall of Yevgeny Prigozhin, focusing on his leadership of the Wagner group and the implications of his reported death in a plane crash. It explores the potential motives behind the incident, analyzing the political fallout and the consolidation of power within the Kremlin. The narrative intertwines Prigozhin's tumultuous relationship with Putin and the broader geopolitical context of Russia's military struggles, hinting at a reshaping of Wagner's future in light of these events.

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