The Controversial Figure of Yevgeny Prigozhin in Russia's Political Landscape

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, attempted to stage a military rebellion, which he dubbed a "march of justice," with the goal of holding the country's military leadership accountable. In response, Russians created memes poking fun at Prigozhin's culinary past and the rebellion itself. The rebellion was quickly ended after negotiations between Prigozhin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.