The Wagner Mutiny and its Implications for Russia's Future in Ukraine
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The recent rebellion led by Wagner Group leader Yevgeniy Prigozhin has raised questions about Russian President Vladimir Putin's grip on power, with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stating that it showed "cracks in the facade" of Putin's leadership. The whereabouts of Putin and Prigozhin remain unknown, and the future of Prigozhin's Wagner Group mercenaries is uncertain. In Slovakia, a socially conservative left-wing populist, Robert Fico, could threaten European solidarity on support for Ukraine by promising to end military aid for Ukraine and veto "pointless" EU sanctions on Russia.
- Ukraine live briefing: Revolt calls into question Putin's grip on power and Wagner Group's future The Washington Post
- For the U.S. and NATO, a Weakened Russia Is More of a Wild Card The Wall Street Journal
- Analysis-Mutiny Lays Bare Prospect for Putin of 'Forever War' in Ukraine U.S. News & World Report
- Russia Crisis Seen Having Muted Short-Term Impact on Ukraine War The Wall Street Journal
- What next for Russia and Ukraine after Wagner mutiny? POLITICO Europe
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