Putin: The beginning of the end?

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 26, 2023 11:45 pm

PARIS: The revolt of the private mercenary group Wagner has exposed glaring weaknesses in the position of Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising questions over his capacity to weather the growing threats to his political survival, analysts say.

Putin saw off the immediate danger that erupted over the weekend, with Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin calling off the advance of his forces and accepting a deal that will see him sent into exile in neighboring Belarus.

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