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A Plane Crash, 10 Dead People and a Question: Was This Putin’s Revenge?

Aug 25, 2023
The mysterious crash of a private jet outside Moscow, believed to have killed rebellion leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, raises suspicions of political assassination in Putin's Russia. Moscow bureau chief Anton Troianovski explains the implications. The enigmatic actions of Prigoshin and Putin's possible involvement in the crash are analyzed, along with the impact on Russia's political system.
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  • Yevgeni Prigoshin, despite leading the rebellion, managed to save himself from punishment by striking a deal with the Kremlin to allow his fighters refuge in Belarus, highlighting the complex power dynamics within Putin's Russia.
  • The mysterious crash of the plane carrying Yevgeni Prigoshin and his ally, along with evidence of foul play and an explosion, suggests a potential political assassination orchestrated by Putin to instill fear and showcase his dominance over the Russian elite.

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Yevgeni Prigoshin's Deal with the Kremlin

Yevgeni Prigoshin, who led an armed rebellion against Moscow, struck a deal with the Kremlin that allowed his Wagner fighters to find refuge in Belarus. Despite causing a threat to Putin's rule, Prigoshin somehow managed to save himself from punishment for the moment.

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