Russia says genetic tests confirm Prigozhin died in plane crash
Russia says genetic tests confirm Prigozhin died in plane crash
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.
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.
I expect Wagner will be disbanded and integrated into the military (except any remaining leadership).
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.
Until it tries to march on Moscow. Then it's not worth the risk. If it stays it will be severely defanged.
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.
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.
I just imagine him running a hotdog cart outside the gates of hell. Back to his humble beginnings and all that