Anti-war Russians who fled to Turkey react to the failed mutiny
Russians react to the mutiny by Wagner mercenaries and express their opinions on what it says about Putin's grip on power and the future of the country.
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Mercenary leader launched a failed rebellion against Russia's military leaders
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Sean McFate, an expert on mercenary groups, about the power of the Wagner Group, and the repercussions of the group's recent rebellion in Russia.
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After its march toward Moscow, what's next for Russia's Wagner Group?
The fate of the private military company is unclear, especially after it was credited with delivering Russia recent gains in the country's war against Ukraine.
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Wagner chief aborts march on Moscow
Wagner mercenaries have halted their march on Moscow and agreed to return to their bases in Ukraine, to avoid what the Wagner chief described as "inevitable bloodshed."
Former U.S. ambassador to Russia says aborted Moscow march signals Putin's weakness
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Michael McFaul, former U.S. ambassador to Russia, to get his reading on Saturday's events in Moscow.
The mutiny in Russia may be over. But it still damages Putin
The rebellious leader of the Wagner mercenary group said he had ordered his troops back to base, but analysts say the serious challenge to the Russian president will diminish his authority.