Russia Denies Involvement in Plane Crash Killing Wagner Chief

The Kremlin has denied allegations that Russian President Vladimir Putin was involved in the plane crash that is believed to have killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group. Russian officials have stated that Prigozhin's name appeared on the passenger list, but have not confirmed if his body has been positively identified. The Kremlin spokesperson dismissed claims of Putin's involvement as "absolute lies" and suggested that the West was spreading disinformation.