The information was considered both solid and alarming because of the possibility that a major nuclear-armed rival of the United States could descend into chaos.
Tag: Putin, Vladimir V
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Putin Embraced Turmoil. Now It Is Rattling His Leadership.
For more than two decades, the system helped President Vladimir V. Putin secure his unrivaled authority, ensuring that he personally held the keys to wealth and influence in modern Russia.
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Yevgeny Prigozhin leads Wagner troops into Russia
A Russian mercenary leader claimed he controls a military headquarters in southern Russia, and Vladimir Putin vowed to take action.
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Wagner Chief Seizes a Military Compound After Criticizing Russia Generals
The Wagner chief’s broadside against the Russian military establishment has escalated tensions drastically, but it isn’t yet clear how much of a threat the situation poses to the Kremlin.
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Prigozhin Derides Ukraine Invasion as ‘Racket’ to Enrich Russia’s Elite
Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, who leads the private Wagner force, has been scathing of Russia’s military leadership for months, but the 30-minute video he released on Friday took his criticism to a new level.