"Putin's Revenge: Prigozhin's Death Exposes Putin's True Nature"

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"Putin's Revenge: Prigozhin's Death Exposes Putin's True Nature"
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The long friendship between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Yevgeny Prigozhin, the boss of the Wagner military company, turned sour as Prigozhin's influence grew and he became involved in spreading disinformation and operating a "troll factory". Prigozhin's Wagner mercenaries played a significant role in conflicts in Ukraine and Syria, but tensions escalated when Prigozhin openly criticized the Russian army and accused top military officials of neglecting his group's needs. This led to a failed rebellion and a falling out between Putin and Prigozhin, with Putin ultimately denouncing him as a traitor.

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