Why the boss of Wagner Group is feuding with Russia’s military leaders
Yevgeny Prigozhin, commander of a Russian mercenary force, is losing influence
Editor’s note: On June 23rd Mr Prigozhin launched an open revolt against the Kremlin, accusing the Russian army of killing Wagner troops. His mercenaries seized Rostov-on-Don, a southern city.
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