The Kremlin has suggested that the fatal crash involving Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of private military force Wagner, may have been the result of deliberate wrongdoing. While the official cause has not been determined yet, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that “different versions” are being considered, including deliberate wrongdoing. The Russian Investigative Committee is still conducting its investigation into the crash. It opened a criminal case based on flight safety violations, which is a standard charge in plane crash investigations in Russia when foul play is not suspected.
There have been speculations that Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the assassination, but the Kremlin has denied any involvement in the crash. The Center for Research and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents in Brazil called for an international investigation under the United Nations’ civil aviation rules, but according to Peskov, that possibility is ruled out.
Prigozhin, along with several high-ranking members of Wagner, died in the crash that occurred between Moscow and St. Petersburg. The crash took place exactly two months after Prigozhin led an armed march towards Moscow to protest Russia’s military leadership. Some experts consider this incident as the largest armed rebellion against Putin’s authority during his 23-year rule.
Ukraine, which is engaged in a war with Russia after the invasion last year, has also denied any involvement in the crash. Putin acknowledged the passengers’ contribution to the fighting in Ukraine and stated that it will not be forgotten.
Prigozhin was buried in a private ceremony in his hometown, St. Petersburg. The details surrounding the crash, including why high-ranking members of Wagner were on the same flight, remain unclear. It took several days before the Kremlin confirmed Prigozhin’s death in the crash.
Preliminary U.S. intelligence assessments suggest that the crash was caused by an intentional explosion. Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion before the plane crashed, and videos from the scene show severe damage to the aircraft.
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