- August 23, 2023
Jet carrying Wagner chief Prigozhin, who led revolt against Putin, crashes – Times of India
NEW DELHI: A business jet carrying Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a short-lived revolt against Russian president Vladimir Putin, crashed on Wednesday.
At least passengers were reportedly on the jet, all of whom are feared dead.
In May, when Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin furiously accused Russian military leaders of failing to provide his forces with ammunition, Surovikin was officially named as an intermediary between Wagner and the army.
Then, on the night between June 23 and 24, after Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin called for the toppling of Russia‘s military command, Surovikin made a highly unusual video appeal to the mercenary group.
Less than 24 hours later, Prigozhin had turned his forces back and agreed a deal with the Kremlin to be exiled to Belarus.
Surovikin made no public appearances afterwards, prompting furious speculation that he had been detained or removed from his post.
In July, a lawmaker and former army officer from Russia’s ruling party said that Surovikin was “resting” and “not available”.
(With inputs from AFP)
At least passengers were reportedly on the jet, all of whom are feared dead.
In May, when Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin furiously accused Russian military leaders of failing to provide his forces with ammunition, Surovikin was officially named as an intermediary between Wagner and the army.
Then, on the night between June 23 and 24, after Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin called for the toppling of Russia‘s military command, Surovikin made a highly unusual video appeal to the mercenary group.
Less than 24 hours later, Prigozhin had turned his forces back and agreed a deal with the Kremlin to be exiled to Belarus.
Surovikin made no public appearances afterwards, prompting furious speculation that he had been detained or removed from his post.
In July, a lawmaker and former army officer from Russia’s ruling party said that Surovikin was “resting” and “not available”.
(With inputs from AFP)
