With the leader of the rebellious Russian mercenary Wagner Group in exile after his short-lived revolt, geopolitical analysts are divided about the fate of the dangerous private military outfit in the wake of the failed uprising – but they say the Wagner Group is likely far from finished.
Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin led his soldiers toward Moscow in what appeared to be a coup attempt against Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime. The group briefly took over a Russian military headquarters, seemingly weakening Putin's grip and sending Moscow officials into a panic – before a sudden retreat ended the insurrection almost as swiftly as it began.
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Marisa Herman ✉
Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.