The private jet crashed two months to the day after the Wagner mercenary chief led an abortive mutiny against Russia's army top brass. President Vladimir Putin described it as a "stab in the back," but later met with Prigozhin in the Kremlin.

DNA confirms Prigozhin was killed in the crash.

  • Ace0fBlades@lemmy.world
    23·
    1 year ago

    I was 100% sure this guy died in the plane crash, now that the Russian government has made a statement with proof of his demise I’m only 70% sure he died in the plane crash.

  • BarqsHasBite@lemmy.ca
    51·
    1 year ago

    I expect Wagner will be disbanded and integrated into the military (except any remaining leadership).

    • n2burns@lemmy.ca
      6·
      1 year ago

      I kind of doubt it. There’s a lot of value for Russia in being able to say Wagner operates at arms length, even if Russia actually has full control.

      • BarqsHasBite@lemmy.ca
        4·
        1 year ago

        Until it tries to march on Moscow. Then it’s not worth the risk. If it stays it will be severely defanged.

      • PilferJynx@lemmy.world
        4·
        1 year ago

        I imagine a complete overhaul and rebranding with a tighter leash on the head. There’s no way Putin wouldn’t want a non state military branch at his disposal.

  • Lexam@lemmy.ca
    31·
    1 year ago

    I was really hoping he would pop like a bad Soap Opera character and give Putin more trouble. But on the upside he is dead.