Evgeny Prigozhin
Evgeny Prigozhin is a Russian businessman and founder of the private military company Wagner Group, which has gained notoriety for its operations in various conflict zones. He has been sanctioned by Western countries for his connections to the Kremlin and involvement in military actions. Prigozhin has also engaged in public disputes with regional politicians, including a notable exchange with Governor Evgeny Kuivashev, highlighting his controversial standing in Russian politics.
Born on Jun 01, 1961 (64 years old)
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North Macedonia:
Evgeny Prigozhin was a key figure in the Wagner Group and died in a plane crash in August 2023.
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Belarus:
Evgeny Prigozhin was the founder of the Wagner Group, which has been involved in various military operations.
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Serbia:
Vladimir Aleksejev directly negotiated with Evgeny Prigozhin during the brief Wagner rebellion in 2023.
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Belarus:
Evgeny Prigozhin is referenced in relation to a mutiny that occurred in June 2023.
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North Macedonia:
Evgeny Prigozhin was one of the negotiators during the Wagner Group's rebellion in June 2023.
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Italy:
Evgeny Prigozhin was the head of the Wagner Group who died in a plane explosion.
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Belarus:
Evgeny Prigozhin led the Wagner Group's march on Moscow in July 2023.
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Moldova:
Evgeny Prigozhin is known for his role as the leader of the Russian mercenary group Wagner and for his efforts in interference in the 2016 US presidential elections.
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Russia:
Evgeny Prigozhin was the founder of the Wagner Group and previously headed the USA Really website.
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Belarus:
Troevidov is described as a weak copy of Evgeny Prigozhin.
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