Wagner Boss Prigozhin Spotted at Russia-Africa Summit Amidst Controversy

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Source: Financial Times
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Yevgeny Prigozhin, the boss of the private military company Wagner, made an appearance on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg. Prigozhin, who is known as "Putin's chef" due to his close ties to the Russian president, has been sanctioned by the US for his alleged involvement in election interference and other malign activities. Wagner has been accused of operating as a proxy force for the Russian government in conflicts around the world.

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