Russia

Why Did Putin Let Prigozhin Walk Away?

MAKE IT MAKE SENSE

The chaotic spectacle of Prigozhin’s armed uprising shattered Putin’s carefully cultivated image as a strongman leader. But the Kremlin seemed powerless to do anything about it.

Allison Quinn
Allison Quinn 

News Editor

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From video obtained by Reuters
Allison Quinn

Allison Quinn

News Editor

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