Jevgenij Prigozjin
Jevgenij Prigozjin was a Russian businessman and the founder of the Wagner Group, a private military company that has been involved in various conflicts, including in Ukraine and Syria. Known as 'Putin's Chef' due to his catering contracts with the Russian government, Prigozjin's reputation grew as he expanded into military operations. His controversial actions and the Wagner Group's brutal tactics drew international scrutiny, particularly as they were linked to Kremlin interests. He was in the news following the dramatic events of 2023, including a failed mutiny against the Russian military leadership and his subsequent mysterious death in a plane crash.
Born on Jun 01, 1961 (64 years old)
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Jevgenij Prigozjin was a favorite of the president until he challenged Russia's top military leaders.
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Jevgenij Prigozjin is portrayed as a key figure in the Wagner group's operations and its ties to the Russian state.
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