"Remembering Wagner's Prigozhin: A Hero's Legacy Lives On"
Dozens of Russians, including family members and former fighters, held memorial services for Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of the Wagner mercenary group, marking 40 days since his death in a plane crash. Prigozhin, who led a failed mutiny on Moscow, was hailed as a hero by supporters. The crash also claimed the lives of two other top Wagner commanders, four bodyguards, and three crew members. The memorials took place in several Russian cities, with no official tributes or coverage on state television. Wagner fighters have played a significant role in conflicts in Ukraine and various African countries. Despite recent turmoil, Russia is expected to continue using Wagner units.