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How Putin survived the Wagner mutiny

How Putin survived the Wagner mutiny

FromABC News Daily


How Putin survived the Wagner mutiny

FromABC News Daily

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Jun 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Over the weekend, the Russian president came closer than he's ever been to losing his grip on power, as the Wagner mercenary group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin attempted to overthrow his regime, before backing down.

It's been a confusing, chaotic few days. 

Today, a Russian security expert, Associate Professor Matthew Sussex from the Australian National University, on what it means for Vladimir Putin's future, and his brutal war in Ukraine.

Featured: 

Dr Matthew Sussex, Associate Professor, Fellow, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University, Canberra 
Released:
Jun 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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