Yevgeny Prigozhin's Violent Mutiny: A Madman's Explanation

Yevgeny Prigozhin, a longtime ally of Vladimir Putin and leader of the Wagner Group, has offered a blunt explanation for his violent mutiny last month, stating that he "went crazy." The mutiny raised questions about whether it was a lone act or had the backing of some within Putin's inner circle. While U.S. intelligence suggests the latter, the Kremlin has portrayed Prigozhin as a rogue actor. Former employees have described his violent outbursts and cruelty towards subordinates. The report also reveals Prigozhin's fear of contracting COVID-19 and his cozy relationship with Putin dating back to the late 1990s.