🇷🇺 Vladimir Putin
Putin says Prigozhin is dead in the first Kremlin reaction to the plane crash
What happened
Vladimir Putin publicly stated that Yevgeny Prigozhin had died, citing "initial data" that Prigozhin's Wagner mercenary group figures were on board the private jet that crashed northwest of Moscow. The Kremlin has opened a criminal investigation into the crash, and the airline is searching the plane's black box. Putin's condolences were offered to the families of the 10 dead.
Why it matters
The death of Prigozhin has significant implications for Russia's war efforts in Ukraine and the country's internal politics. The incident is seen as a major blow to Wagner's influence within Russia, which could lead to a shift in the balance of power between the Kremlin and the mercenary group. The outcome of the investigation into the crash remains uncertain.
Key facts
- Prigozhin was listed among the passengers of the private jet that crashed.
- The Kremlin has opened a criminal investigation into the crash.
- Putin's condolences were offered to the families of the 10 dead.
- Wagner's St. Petersburg headquarters was illuminated in the shape of a cross.
- The airline is searching the plane's black box.
Official statement
“made a significant contribution to our common cause against Nazism in Ukraine”
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