Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for President Vladimir Putin, dismissed accusations that the Kremlin was responsible for the plane crash presumed to have killed mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. Prigozhin was known for his brutal fighters in Ukraine, Africa, and Syria, and his group had staged a mutiny in Russia. However, a preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment concluded that the plane was intentionally downed, with Prigozhin as the likely target, in line with Putin’s history of silencing critics. While details about the cause of the explosion remain undisclosed, suspicions of an assassination attempt by the Russian leader grew. Despite the suspicion, Peskov denied any confirmation of Prigozhin’s death and claimed that forensic analyses were ongoing. Prigozhin’s presumed death has potential destabilizing effects on the Wagner Group, as his personal attributes were unmatched. The Wagner Group played a significant role in Russia’s war in Ukraine, projecting Russian influence in Africa and Syria. President Joe Biden stated that he believed Putin was likely behind the crash. The reasons behind several high-ranking Wagner members being on the same flight remain unclear, and Russian authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. Putin acknowledged the contributions of the passengers to the fighting in Ukraine but emphasized Prigozhin’s mistakes. The Russian state media has limited coverage of the crash, focusing on Putin’s remarks and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Critics suggested that Prigozhin had made enemies in Russia, Ukraine, and the West, potentially leading to his demise. Numerous opponents and critics of Putin have faced assassination attempts in the past. Prigozhin was known for his criticism of Russian generals in the Ukraine conflict, and his brief revolt raised the stakes. He was later granted amnesty and allowed to move to Belarus. Many now believe that his punishment has finally come.
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