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Yevgeny Prigozhin

One Russian General’s Screw-Up Led to Border Invasion

TOUGH BREAK

Col. Gen. Alexander Lapin dissolved a border defense council earlier this year—just months before Ukrainian forces launched a successful counterattack on Russian soil.

Zachary Folk | Published Aug 21, 2024
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Twins, 17: We Were Drugged and Raped by Putin’s Private Army

SICK AND TWISTED

A dozen girls have told The Daily Beast that they were kidnapped and sexually abused by Russian paramilitaries.

Philip Obaji Jr. | Published Jun 21, 2024

Prigozhin Just Won’t Die Thanks to Badly Dressed Man

NEVERENDING STORY

“Sightings” of the dead warlord keep making waves—and it’s good business for Wagner to play up the fantasy.

Allison Quinn | Published Jun 13, 2024

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Putin’s Favorite ‘Traitor’ Gets His Own Life-Size Statue

BACK FROM THE DEAD

The statue went up at Yevgeny Prigozhin’s gravesite just in time for his birthday on June 1.

Allison Quinn | Published May 29, 2024

Putin’s New Defense Boss Was Secret BFF to Prigozhin

VENGEANCE FROM BEYOND

The wiry economist reportedly took a special interest in using private military companies to operate in “gray zones” where international law has collapsed.

Allison Quinn | Published May 21, 2024
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U.S. Felon Takes Over From Putin’s Notorious ‘Chef’

WILD CARD

After serving time in U.S. jails following a major drug bust, Mira Terada is now following in the footsteps of Yevgeny Prigozhin, Russia’s late master of influence.

Shannon Vavra | Published May 11, 2024

‘Big Scandal’ Behind Russian Military Boss’ Arrest

MORE TO THE STORY?

Timur Ivanov is officially charged with accepting a massive bribe—but some sources say that’s just for show.

Allison Quinn | Published Apr 24, 2024
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Putin’s Private Army Accused of Sickening New Massacre

BLOOD AND TREASURE

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin may be dead, but witnesses say Russian paramilitaries in the Central African Republic slaughtered dozens of people to secure access to a gold mine.

Philip Obaji Jr. | Published Dec 22, 2023

Putin Spy Chief Organized Plot to Kill Wagner Boss: WSJ

‘DEAD MAN WALKING’

An investigation says the plane crash that killed the Wagner boss was caused by a “small explosive device slipped under the wing” of his aircraft.

Philippe Naughton | Published Dec 22, 2023

Putin Signals Plan to Throw Wagner Troops Back Into Battle

ROUND 2

Only this time, there’ll be no ambiguity about who’s really in command.

Dan Ladden-Hall | Published Sep 29, 2023

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