Economist Podcasts Putin’s chef spoils the broth: mutiny in Russia
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Jun 26, 2023 
Arkady Ostrovsky, the Russia editor for The Economist, and Shashank Joshi, their Defense editor, dive into the chaos sparked by Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as ‘Putin’s chef’, and the Wagner Group's brief mutiny. They discuss its implications for Putin's leadership and the instability within Russia's military ranks. The conversation also tackles Ukraine's ongoing counteroffensive and the significant shifts in public sentiment regarding the war. Lastly, they explore the potential for political upheaval as Russians grapple with the results of the conflict.
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Prigozhin's Mutiny
- Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as "Putin's chef," led the Wagner group.
- He launched a mutiny against Russia's military leadership, briefly seizing Rostov-on-Don.
Putin's Reliance on Personal Relationships
- Prigozhin's rebellion is a major challenge to Putin's authority.
- Putin relied on personal relationships, and Prigozhin was his creation.
Russian Public Opinion
- Russians never wanted this war but supported it due to propaganda and fear.
- They are now starting to question Putin's authority and the war's legitimacy.