Within the past 24 hours, a series of events have unfolded in Russia that resemble the plot of a thrilling episode from a popular political drama series like “Madam Secretary” or “The West Wing.” Yevgeny Prigozhin, the notorious convicted criminal who leads the Wagner mercenary group, boldly declared war on the Russian Ministry of Defense …
The Wagner Group, a mercenary force closely tied to the Putinist state, has established a notorious reputation for meddling in foreign politics and ensuring the success of its preferred regimes. While they have recently gained infamy for their brutal attacks on Bakhmut, Ukraine, the group initially developed its expertise in political control in Africa, supporting …
The intricate web of deception and manipulation that Vladimir Putin has weaved around himself and his nation is so elaborate and layered that it is difficult to believe that even the Russian president himself could have foreseen the reality of a genuine insurrection in Russia. The true motives of the key figures involved, particularly Yevgeny …
A simmering political feud in Russia has unexpectedly escalated into a full-blown crisis. The leader of a private military company fighting alongside Russia’s official military forces in Ukraine has declared war against the Russian Ministry of Defense, accusing defense bureaucrats of misleading President Vladimir Putin into a pointless conflict. Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner …
The owner of the private military contractor, Wagner, has taken his challenge against the Kremlin to a new level. He called for an armed rebellion to remove Russia’s defense minister from power. This move prompted the security services to launch a criminal investigation into Yevgeny Prigozhin, the owner. Prigozhin released a series of video and …
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the paramilitary Wagner Group, has been making waves in the war in Ukraine since early May. Through social media channels and on Telegram, Prigozhin has relentlessly criticized the Russian military command, specifically accusing them of failing to provide ammunition to his forces. This public display of dissent in a time …