Prigosian's Betrayal and March on Moscow

The podcast explores the story of Yevgeny Prigosian, a former associate of Vladimir Putin who turned against him. Prigosian had been a part of Putin's Wagner group, which played a role in Russia's war on Ukraine. However, he felt betrayed by the Russian military's mismanagement of the war and lack of support. This led him to gather his troops and declare his intention to march on Moscow. While he managed to seize the city of Rostov without resistance, he ultimately turned back when he realized the challenges awaiting him in Moscow. This bold move embarrassed Putin and exposed the vulnerability of Russia's defenses. Prigosian's actions were seen as a direct challenge to Putin's rule, resulting in his eventual death, which was widely believed to be ordered by Putin himself.