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The Russian leader, having faltered, is likely to renew his assault on Ukraine and increase repression at home, says Samantha de Bendern, associate fellow at Chatham House
EXCLUSIVE: The consequences of the Wagner mutiny have yet to become clear, with analysts believing the coming days and weeks will make or break Putin's regime.
The Russian leader, having faltered, is likely to renew his assault on Ukraine and impose repression at home with even greater intensity
President Vladimir Putin has long profited from the actions of the Wagner mercenary group, but the mutiny led by its chief Yevgeny Prigozhin presents the Russian strongman with a challenge that could irreparably damage his authority, analysts say.Baunov argued that the moment Prigozhin resolved to "cross the line" came on June 13 when Putin announced that mercenary groups like Wagner would have to be subject to control of the defence ministry, something the mercenary boss had long opposed.
Speculation abounds on social media, but experts warn against drawing conclusions on the fate of the Wagner Group.