Coverage dated August 22, 2023
Biden not "surprised" if Prigozhin killed in plane crash Headline from Newsweek
Top Biden officials had previously warned that the Wagner chief could be killed off for his short-lived mutiny against Moscow.
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The Guardian
Prigozhin’s death would leave lasting mark on Russian army and elite ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Aug 22, 2023
The Guardian's feed description Since the Wagner group’s abortive coup, many have felt its leader could be living on borrowed time
Politico
Prigozhin presumed dead and Ukraine leaks ↗ (opens Politico) Published Aug 22, 2023
Politico's feed description If it’s true — and Wagner executives are saying it is — it will fuel suspicion that Russian President VLADIMIR PUTIN got his revenge following the Prigozhin-led mutiny exactly two months ago.
Newsweek
How Prigozhin's Death in Wagner Plane Crash Could Backfire on Putin ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Aug 22, 2023
Newsweek's feed description "Everybody would understand that this is payback for insubordination, for criticizing the Russian military," a Russia expert told Newsweek.
Newsweek
Biden not "surprised" if Prigozhin killed in plane crash ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Aug 22, 2023
Newsweek's feed description Top Biden officials had previously warned that the Wagner chief could be killed off for his short-lived mutiny against Moscow.
The Guardian
What next for the Wagner group after Yevgeny Prigozhin’s reported death? ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Aug 22, 2023
The Guardian's feed description The apparent death in a plane crash of the man who humiliated Putin comes as little surprise to most Russia observers. But can his mercenary group survive without him?
Insider
White House says 'no one should be surprised' if Prigozhin actually died in a plane crash in Russia ↗ (opens Insider) Published Aug 22, 2023
Insider's feed description "The disastrous war in Ukraine led to a private army marching on Moscow, and now — it would seem — to this," a US State Department official said.
