The Future of Wagner Group After Prigozhin's Death
A close confidant of Yevgeniy Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner Group, has suggested that the fatal plane crash that killed Prigozhin and two top aides last month may have been an internal hit, indicating that no one in Russian leadership can be trusted and no one is safe. Western analysts believe that President Vladimir Putin may have ordered Prigozhin's death as retribution for his rebellion against top military officials. The comments highlight the ongoing divisions within Russia's elite and the country's military reputation, as well as the recent scrutiny faced by Russian commanders over the efficacy of their air defenses.