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Wagner leader ‘killed’ in plane crash: Your questions answered

Journalist and documentary maker Tim White on the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin and what it could mean for Putin’s rule

The Independent UK

UK: Russian mercenary chief's likely death could destabilize his private army

Britain’s defense ministry said Friday that the presumed death of Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash could destabilize the Wagner Group, whose brutal fighters were feared in Ukraine, Africa and Syria and conducted a brief but shocking mutiny in Russia

The Independent UK

Putin breaks silence, offers condolences to plane crash victims

Russian President Vladimir Putin has broken his silence on the plane crash that reportedly killed mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin and other senior members of the Wagner paramilitary group on Wednesday.

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What next for the Wagner Group as leader presumed dead in plane crash?

Options for the mercenary group – in the wake of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s reported demise – include complete dissolution, nationalisation into the conventional Russian army or finding a new leader. Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold the key to the future

The Independent UK

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? Wagner Group chief presumed dead in plane crash

Former convict, catering impresario and ally of Vladimir Putin became increasingly vocal critic of Kremlin’s defence chiefs during war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Friday briefing: Has Yevgeny Prigozhin, Putin’s madcap mutineer, met his end?

In today’s newsletter: Yevgeny Prigozhin is almost certainly dead – but, with the current state of chaos in Russia, could his plane crash be a smokescreen?

The Guardian - UK

Putin orders Wagner mercenaries to sign oath of allegiance after Prigozhin death – Ukraine-Russia war live

As Belarusian president claims he told Wagner chief and his ally Utkin: ‘Lads – you watch out’

The Independent UK

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What the papers say – August 25

Vladimir Putin’s response to plane crash which killed Yevgeny Prigozhin dominates the front of Friday’s newspapers.

The Independent UK

While world media speculates on Wagner chief's presumed death, Russian state media shies away

News that Russia’s Wagner mercenary chief was believed dead in a plane crash has dominated world reports, along with speculation that it might be linked to his June mutiny

The Independent UK

What we know — and don't know — about the crash of a Russian mercenary's plane

The head of a Russian mercenary group who launched a rebellion against Moscow’s military leadership in June is presumed dead after a mysterious plane crash

The Independent UK

What did President Putin say about the Russia plane crash

Here is a translation of Putin’s comments after he broke his silence over the crash.

Al Jazeera

Wagner Group: Timeline of Yevgeny Progozhin’s private army as leader ‘killed in plane crash’

Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as Putin’s chef because he formerly provide catering services to the Kremlin, is reported dead in plane crash northwest of Moscow

The Independent UK

Prigozhin Believed Dead In Plane Crash

Yevgeny Prigozhin, 62, leader of the Wagner Group who challenged Russian President Putin’s authority in June, is presumed dead

Zenger

OPINION - What next after Prigozhin’s reported death?: The Leader podcast

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the man who led a failed mutiny against Vladimir Putin in June, was one of ten people reportedly killed in a plane crash in Western Russia.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Putin says ‘talented businessman’ Yevgeny Prigozhin has died

Speculation grows that Wagner chief’s plane was downed by bomb after it took off from Moscow

The Guardian - UK

Prigozhin precedents: a history of assassinations by plane crash

Yevgeny Prigozhin joins a long list of figures suspected to have been killed by attacks on planes

The Independent UK

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? Wagner Group chief presumed dead in plane crash

Former convict, catering impresario and ally of Vladimir Putin became increasingly vocal critic of Kremlin’s defence chiefs during war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

What next for the Wagner Group as leader presumed dead in plane crash?

Options for the mercenary group – in the wake of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s reported death in a plane crash – include complete dissolution, nationalisation into the conventional Russian army or finding a new leader. Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold the key to the future

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Al Jazeera

Will Russia’s Putin benefit from Prigozhin’s presumed plane crash death?

The Wagner Group leader was listed as a passenger of a plane that crashed on Wednesday, but his death is unconfirmed.

The Guardian - UK

Is Yevgeny Prigozhin really dead? Not everyone is convinced

Alternative theories abound, fuelled by his reappearance after being reported killed in a 2019 plane crash in Africa

Total Film

New Netflix movie from The Impossible director tells the terrifying true story of the Andes plane crash

"What happens when the world deserts you?"

The Independent UK

Yevgeny Prigozhin ‘Ask Me Anything’ - expert Tim White answers your questions Wagner chief ‘killed’ in crash

Ask expert Tim White your questions on what Prigozhin’s presumed death means for the Wagner group and what happens next in the Ukraine Russia war

The Guardian - AU

Biden points finger at Putin as Prigozhin’s reported death seen as a warning to ‘elites’

Joe Biden ‘not surprised’ by apparent death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner founder, in plane crash, while Kremlin and Russian president stay silent

Al Jazeera

Russian villagers report explosion before ‘Prigozhin’ plane crash

The Wagner boss was listed as a passenger on the private jet, but the Kremlin has not confirmed his death.

Evening Standard

Wagner troops ‘plotting march to Russia to avenge leader’s death’

Wagner mercenaries were on Thursday reported to be trying to head back into Russia after threatening retaliation over the suspected killing of their leader Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash on the orders of Vladimir Putin.

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