DNA confirms Prigozhin was killed in the crash.

  • @Ace0fBlades@lemmy.world
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    2210 months ago

    I was 100% sure this guy died in the plane crash, now that the Russian government has made a statement with proof of his demise I’m only 70% sure he died in the plane crash.

  • BarqsHasBite
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    510 months ago

    I expect Wagner will be disbanded and integrated into the military (except any remaining leadership).

    • @n2burns@lemmy.ca
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      610 months ago

      I kind of doubt it. There’s a lot of value for Russia in being able to say Wagner operates at arms length, even if Russia actually has full control.

      • BarqsHasBite
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        410 months ago

        Until it tries to march on Moscow. Then it’s not worth the risk. If it stays it will be severely defanged.

      • @PilferJynx@lemmy.world
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        410 months ago

        I imagine a complete overhaul and rebranding with a tighter leash on the head. There’s no way Putin wouldn’t want a non state military branch at his disposal.

  • @Lexam@lemmy.ca
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    210 months ago

    I was really hoping he would pop like a bad Soap Opera character and give Putin more trouble. But on the upside he is dead.