How Wagner Almost Toppled Putin (And Failed)

On Friday, June 23rd, 2023, an event took place in Russia that shook the Kremlin to its core. Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner Group, Russia’s notorious mercenary force, mutinied against Vladimir Putin. He led a march that came within 120 miles of Moscow and seized the city of Rostov-on-Don. Putin seemed to disappear over the weekend as the Wagner Group continued heading toward Moscow on its “march for justice.”

This incident was a long time coming, but how? Why did it come to this and what does it mean for the future of Russia’s war effort in Ukraine and for Vladimir Putin personally? Let’s take a look at the origins, conduct, and consequences of the June 2023 Wagner rebellion.

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