DNA confirms Prigozhin was killed in the crash.

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    1 year ago

    I was 100% sure this guy died in the plane crash, now that the Russian government has made a statement with proof of his demise I’m only 70% sure he died in the plane crash.

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    1 year ago

    I expect Wagner will be disbanded and integrated into the military (except any remaining leadership).

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      I kind of doubt it. There’s a lot of value for Russia in being able to say Wagner operates at arms length, even if Russia actually has full control.

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        I imagine a complete overhaul and rebranding with a tighter leash on the head. There’s no way Putin wouldn’t want a non state military branch at his disposal.

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        Until it tries to march on Moscow. Then it’s not worth the risk. If it stays it will be severely defanged.

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    I was really hoping he would pop like a bad Soap Opera character and give Putin more trouble. But on the upside he is dead.