Yevgeniy Prigozhin
Yevgeniy Prigozhin was a Russian businessman and oligarch known for his close ties to President Vladimir Putin. He gained notoriety as the founder of the Wagner Group, a paramilitary organization involved in various conflicts around the world. Prigozhin also had significant influence over Russian media and disinformation campaigns, particularly through operations like 'Project Lakhta,' which aimed to manipulate social behaviors globally. He died in a plane crash in August 2023, leading to speculation about the future of his enterprises and the Wagner Group.
Born on Jun 30, 1961 (64 years old)
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Paraguay:
Yevgeniy Prigozhin was the founder of the controversial Wagner Group and is mentioned in relation to the organization linked to Russian interests in Argentina.
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Argentina:
Yevgeniy Prigozhin is mentioned as the leader of a project linked to Russian government activities.
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Argentina:
Yevgeniy Prigozhin is identified as the leader of the 'Lakhta Project' and passed away in August 2023.
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