The Shifting Power Dynamics in Russia and its Implications for the World

US officials and lawmakers from both parties said the brief rebellion against Russia’s defense officials by a Russian mercenary group had weakened Russian President Vladimir Putin — and strengthened the United States’ resolve to continue supporting Ukraine. Wagner Group soldiers had marched within about 120 miles of Moscow before abruptly turning around as part of a brokered deal. The Biden administration’s reaction to the insurrection has been somewhat measured and low key. Putin backed down from ordering a military strike on Prigozhin or imprisoning him. Democratic and Republican lawmakers said the mutiny showed the United States’ strategy in Ukraine is working.