The Bugle

The Hot Dog Mercenary

Jun 27, 2023
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INSIGHT

Russia's Short Civil War

  • Russia experienced a brief civil war between the Wagner group and Putin's forces.
  • The conflict's brevity raises questions about Putin's strength and weakness.
ANECDOTE

Hot Dog to Warlord

  • Yevgeny Prigozhin, a former hot dog stand owner, became a mercenary warlord.
  • He led the Wagner group in a short-lived rebellion against Putin.
ANECDOTE

Social Media Juxtaposition

  • Social media juxtaposes jarring news updates.
  • A tweet about cuddling a piano might be followed by news of a mercenary lunatic.
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