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How divided is the Russian leadership? Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin had repeatedly praised Russian general Sergei Surovikin in the highest pitch. And it seems possible that before his Blitz uprising, he briefed him on his plans to take on Putin and the Kremlin.
That reports the “New York Times”, based on sources from the US secret service. Surovikin publicly supported Putin in a video message last Friday — but his body language shows that he is not comfortable publicly opposing an ally.
Surovikin could lose messages
Surovikin is popular with troops and generals. US government sources tell the newspaper that other generals also supported Prigozhin’s uprising against the army leadership and especially Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Apparently, Prigozhin believed that there would be enough support, otherwise he would not have dared the uprising, they say. If Surovikin really knew – or even supported Prigozhin – then Putin would have no choice but to remove him from his post.
“We have seen how his power has dwindled”
However, government sources tell The New York Times that the close relationship between Surovikins and Prigozhin could also be why the latter is still alive – despite the fact that he actually committed treason and several Russian pilots died after their planes were shot down by Wagner mercenaries.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dimitri Kuleba told CNN that Ukraine was really just waiting for someone to revolt against Putin. It was clear that it was only a matter of time. “We’ve seen his power and influence diminish.” Prigozhin was simply the first to dare. Kuleba: “More to come.” (new)
Source: Blick
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