Yevgeny Prigozin

Yevgeny Prigozin was a Russian businessman and the founder of the Wagner Group, a private military company known for its involvement in various conflicts around the world. Often referred to as 'Putin's Chef' due to his catering business that received lucrative government contracts, Prigozin gained notoriety for his connections to the Kremlin and his role in Russia's foreign military operations. His death in August 2023 marked a significant turning point for the Wagner Group, which had been implicated in disinformation campaigns and military activities across Africa and other regions.