Opinion
Vladimir Putin has created his own worst nightmare
Even if the Russian leader prevails in the immediate battle against Wagner, it is hard to believe that he can ultimately survive this kind of humiliation. His prestige, his power, even his life, are now on the line.
Gideon RachmanColumnistFifteen months ago, Vladimir Putin’s army was on the outskirts of Kyiv. Now the Russian leader is struggling to maintain control in Moscow.
The rebellion of Wagner forces, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, is the final confirmation of how catastrophically wrong the war in Ukraine has gone for Putin.
Financial Times
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