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Yevgeny Prigozhin
Why Putin’s Trump Flirtation Threatens His Own Grip on Power
FRIENDS LIKE THESE...Russian nationalists and war hawks are raging about the American president’s potential mineral deal with Ukraine and any potential ceasefire.
One Russian General’s Screw-Up Led to Border Invasion
TOUGH BREAKCol. Gen. Alexander Lapin dissolved a border defense council earlier this year—just months before Ukrainian forces launched a successful counterattack on Russian soil.
Twins, 17: We Were Drugged and Raped by Putin’s Private Army
SICK AND TWISTEDA dozen girls have told The Daily Beast that they were kidnapped and sexually abused by Russian paramilitaries.
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Prigozhin Just Won’t Die Thanks to Badly Dressed Man
NEVERENDING STORY“Sightings” of the dead warlord keep making waves—and it’s good business for Wagner to play up the fantasy.
Putin’s Favorite ‘Traitor’ Gets His Own Life-Size Statue
BACK FROM THE DEADThe statue went up at Yevgeny Prigozhin’s gravesite just in time for his birthday on June 1.
Putin’s New Defense Boss Was Secret BFF to Prigozhin
VENGEANCE FROM BEYONDThe wiry economist reportedly took a special interest in using private military companies to operate in “gray zones” where international law has collapsed.
U.S. Felon Takes Over From Putin’s Notorious ‘Chef’
WILD CARDAfter serving time in U.S. jails following a major drug bust, Mira Terada is now following in the footsteps of Yevgeny Prigozhin, Russia’s late master of influence.
‘Big Scandal’ Behind Russian Military Boss’ Arrest
MORE TO THE STORY?Timur Ivanov is officially charged with accepting a massive bribe—but some sources say that’s just for show.
Putin’s Private Army Accused of Sickening New Massacre
BLOOD AND TREASUREWagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin may be dead, but witnesses say Russian paramilitaries in the Central African Republic slaughtered dozens of people to secure access to a gold mine.
Putin Spy Chief Organized Plot to Kill Wagner Boss: WSJ
‘DEAD MAN WALKING’An investigation says the plane crash that killed the Wagner boss was caused by a “small explosive device slipped under the wing” of his aircraft.