The mutiny by Russia’s Wagner Group has ended, but the damage to President Putin’s image remains significant.
Mutiny details: Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner Group, claimed control of Russia’s military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don and led forces towards Moscow in a perceived coup attempt.
* Prigozhin eventually commanded his forces to return to their bases.
Impact on Putin: Analysts say Putin’s authority has been challenged and weakened, leading to a potentially more repressive regime at home.
* Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, believes the mutiny raises doubts about Putin’s ability to govern effectively.
Future implications: It is uncertain what will happen to Prigozhin and Wagner, but some believe they may be disbanded or assimilated into the conventional armed forces.
* Andrew Weiss of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace thinks Putin remains tactically smart despite the temporary damage to his image.
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