Unraveling Russia: Wagner's Impact on Putin's Stability and Military Control

Former Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov believes that the recent mutiny by the Wagner private military company has weakened President Vladimir Putin's image of stability and prosperity in Russia. Kasyanov argues that the rebellion led by Wagner and its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has shattered the myth of Putin's rule being based on stability. He also suggests that the mutiny has caused members of Russia's ruling elite to reconsider their attitude towards Putin, as they no longer see him as a protector of their interests. Kasyanov describes Putin as dangerous and weakening, and believes that the mutiny may have some impact on the fighting in Ukraine.