PUTINS KALKÜL? \Ich selbst war auch überrascht\ – Unerwartete Kondolenz zu Jewgeni Prigoschins Tod
In this video, Christoph Wander discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin’s surprising comments on the death of Jewgeni Prigoschin and the other Wagner mercenaries. He explores the rift between Putin and Prigoschin, the importance of understanding Putin’s value system, and the Russian tradition of speaking about the dead. Wander acknowledges Prigoschin’s past mistakes but also recognizes his talent as a businessman. The most important message from Putin’s speech is the integration of the Wagner mercenaries into the Russian Defense Ministry and the installation of a Kremlin-loyal leadership within the paramilitary organization, particularly relevant for their operations in Africa.