Yevgeny Prigozhin

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This is the Yevgeny Prigozhin narrative, driven by 16 sources in European Media, amplifying 33 narrative items.
This brief covers the unveiling of a monument to the late co-founders of the Wagner mercenary group, doubts cast by Russia on ISIS claims of responsibility for an attack, the resumption of Africa recruitment by Wagner after Yevgeny Prigozhin's death, Putin's predictable reelection for a fifth term, and security concerns in Italy regarding lone wolves.
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Isis-K Claims Responsibility for Moscow Attack
An Islamic State affiliate, Isis-K, claimed credit for a deadly terrorist attack in Moscow, two weeks after US-led western countries issued terror warnings.
Controversy over Alfa Group shareholders under EU sanctions
Fridman and Aven, major shareholders of Alfa Group, have been under EU sanctions but court finds insufficient evidence linking them to Kremlin's actions in Ukraine.
Response to attack
Putin vows to punish attackers with Ukrainian ties, captured near border
Suspects in terror attack case appear in court with signs of torture
Suspects in a terror attack case in Russia appear in court with visible signs of torture, including cuts, bruises, and bandages
Denmark Conscription Changes
Denmark is increasing the length of conscription for women and men, and the number of conscripts to address security concerns in Europe.
African countries asserting independence from Western powers
Niger's break with US reflects African countries' fatigue with Western dominance and neocolonialism.
Kyiv Post
21% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
The Moscow Times
9% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
El País (Spain)
9% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Mirror
9% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Yahoo News UK & Ireland
9% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
BNE Intellinews
9% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
The Guardian
6% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Russia Today
3% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
EU Observer
3% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
BBC News
3% of the narratives in this brief were amplified by this source.
Assassination of Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin
The co-founders of the Wagner mercenary group were killed in a plane crash in the Tver region of Russia on Aug. 23, 2023.
Moscow Attack
A recent attack in Moscow claimed by ISIS, but authorities are casting doubt on their claims.
Wagner Resumes Africa Recruitment
The Wagner mercenary group has resumed recruitment in Africa following the deaths of its chief and associates.
US-Niger Relations
US military and civilian personnel in Niger facing potential closure of US Air Base 201 after the cancellation of an American pact.
Yevgeny Prigozhin
Co-founder of the Wagner mercenary group who died in a plane crash in the Tver region of Russia on Aug. 23, 2023.
Dmitry Utkin
Co-founder of the Wagner mercenary group who died in a plane crash in the Tver region of Russia on Aug. 23, 2023.
Vladimir Putin
Russian president who recently won his fifth term and is facing increasing challenges and cracks in his regime.
Alfredo Mantovano
Cabinet Secretary of Italy who commented on the terror risk in Italy being more from lone wolves than organized groups.
ISIS
Terrorist organization that claimed responsibility for the recent attack in Moscow, but authorities are questioning their claims.
Russian Armed Forces
Military forces controlled by the Russian government, which now have control over former Wagner fighters.
Wagner
Private military company founded by Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin, which has been involved in various conflicts and is now recruiting in Africa.
Russian Investigative Committee
Government agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting major crimes in Russia.
TA-57 Military Field Telephone
A device capable of discharges of up to 80 volts, reportedly used in electrocution torture techniques in Russia.

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Kyiv Post
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Monument to Prigozhin and Utkin, Founders of Wagner Unveiled in Krasnodar
Monument to Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin, Founders of Wagner Unveiled in Krasnodar. The founders of the private military company both died when an explosion brought down their business jet in Russias Tver region on Aug. 23, 2023.
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The Moscow Times
themoscowtimes.com
Prigozhin Monument Unveiled in Southern Russia’s Krasnodar Region - The Moscow Times
Monument to the late co-founders of the Wagner mercenary group Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin has been unveiled in southern Russias Krasnodar region, photos published to Wagners official Telegram channel on Friday showed. The statue was erected in front of mercenary groups chapel in the spa resort town of Goryachy Klyuch, which is also near its former training base.
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The Daily Mail Online
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Russia casts fresh doubt on claim ISIS carried out Moscow attack
Russia casts fresh doubt on claim ISIS carried out Moscow attack on Friday night. Foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova called ISIS' claims of responsibility into question. ISIS twice claimed responsibility for the attack over the weekend, first posting a selfie taken by the four men in front of an ISIS flag. But Russian authorities again tried to discredit the direct claims made by the terror group. Footage shows one man given electric shocks to genitals and another forced to eat his own ear.
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The Moscow Times
themoscowtimes.com
Wagner Resumes Africa Recruitment After Prigozhin’s Death – Report - The Moscow Times
Wagner Resumes Africa Recruitment after Yevgeny Prigozhin's death. Wagner disbanded last year and fighters transferred to units under control of the Russian armed forces. In August, the mercenary chief and his close associates were killed in a plane crash that is widely believed to have been an assassination plot orchestrated by the Kremlin.
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Kyiv Post
kyivpost.com
Opinion: Putin Is Weakened: Now, Let’s Bring Him to His Knees
As Putin enters his twenty-fourth year as president his regime appears stronger than ever. However, increasingly there are signs that the Putin regime is beginning to crack. The projected forthcoming ruble devaluation and a lack of foreign currency are recipes for disaster. Russia's oil refinery capacity is so significant that there are deficits of fuel.