Prigozhin presumed dead in plane crash

By Agence France-Presse

Aug 25, 2023 12:04 am

KUZHENKINO, Russia: The head of the Wagner mercenary group, which attempted to topple Russia's military leadership in late June, was on board a plane that crashed on Wednesday, with all passengers killed, Russian officials said.

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's short-lived rebellion was seen as the biggest challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin's authority since he came to power. Since then, uncertainty has surrounded the fate of Wagner and Prigozhin.

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