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A 36-Hour Rebellion in Russia

Jun 26, 2023

Anton Troianovski, Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times, delves into a historic armed rebellion in Russia that has shaken Vladimir Putin's grip on power. He discusses Yevgeny Prigozhin's rise from crime to leading the Wagner Group, exploring the complex dynamics of their relationship. The podcast highlights the shocking advance of Wagner towards Moscow and the subsequent agreement that de-escalated tensions. Troianovski raises critical questions about the future of Putin's regime and the stability of Russia in this turbulent moment.

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The Importance of the Wagner Group in the Russian War Effort

03:17

What the Insurrection says about Putin's System

02:32

Yevgeny Prigosian: A Murky Figure With a Criminal Past

02:11

Intro

2min

The Rise and Fall of Yevgeny Prigozhin

14min

Behind the Scenes of Daily Podcast Production

2min

Wagner's Rebellion: A Tipping Point in Russia

8min

Unraveling Power Dynamics in Putin's Russia

2min

Supreme Court's Ruling on Immigration Enforcement

2min

An armed rebellion in Russia over the weekend stunned the world and amounted to the single biggest challenge to President Vladimir V. Putin’s rule since he came to power 23 years ago.

Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times, talks about the man who led the revolt, Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, and about what might happen next.

Guest: Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times.

Background reading:

How the rebellion in Russia unfolded.
The mutiny raised a searing question: Could Mr. Putin lose power?

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