Wagner's rebellion against Putin: What happened?

In the space of just 24 hours, the relationship between Vladimir Putin and the mercenary Wagner Group had reached breaking point.

Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin claims Putin’s soldiers had killed paramilitary troops in Ukraine.

Putin responded, calling the march by Wagner troops towards Moscow, “Treason”.

But what happened on the weekend that nearly saw a full-scale mutiny on the streets of Moscow?

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[reeling-in]

It’s always ‘interesting’ to see the Independent’s own unique perspective and view point on this!

[andymac]

I pity the people who take what you lot say at face value.

[QUEEG_]

What happened? The Press had its pants pulled down, that's what happened...

[boring]

Progy was all for it then realised the Russian MOD hadn't supplied him with enough ammo.

[outlawbillionairez]

Breaking... Wagner chief throws self out 6th floor window in apparent suicide. Unrelated bullet holes in back of head.

[reallymakesyouthink]

Wagner found a way to get a pay rise and went back to work.