The Daily A 36-Hour Rebellion in Russia
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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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Prigozhin's Early Life
- Yevgeny Prigozhin, born in 1961, spent ten years in prison for robbery.
- He later became a businessman, catering a meal for Putin around 2000.
Wagner Group's Purpose
- Prigozhin founded the Wagner Group, a private army, to carry out operations for Putin.
- This allowed Putin to maintain a distance from potentially controversial activities.
Wagner's Deployments and Prigozhin's Rise
- Wagner troops were deployed in Crimea, Syria, and several African countries.
- Prigozhin's public profile rose significantly with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.