Who Is Yevgeny Prigozhin: ‘Putin’s Chef’-Turned-Chief Rival Reportedly In Fatal Plane Crash

Russian oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin—who was listed as a passenger in a fatal plane crash Tuesday—was tied to Russian President Putin for over 30 years prior to an attempted coup earlier this year, after the mercenary leader played a role in warzones worldwide, including Ukraine, and admitted to helping orchestrate Russia’s interference in the 2016 U.S. elections.

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[GhostRyderFPV]

Well gee, totally unexpected, never would've guessed, what a tragic accident, I can barely control my disbelief.

[michaelweeks]

Wow! and only 9 others as collateral damage-most impressive.

[DharmaTalksToo]

“People kill and are killed because they cling too tightly to their own beliefs and ideologies. When we believe that ours is the only faith that contains the truth, violence and suffering will surely be the result.” — Thich Nhat Hanh

[BaronOfAnarchy]

Vlad is a good and forgiving man, he wouldn't assassinate the wagner chief. I'm tired of you people saying bad things about Vlad! Darn it!

[JimmyDuval]

Russian interference conspiracy theory was mentioned more than once. Not sure how it’s related to a possible assignation.

[FlatTires]

How did they push that plane with Prigozon out a window?

[boynamed_sue]

Wow, Putin killed his own chef? Must’ve served him too much Brussels sprouts.

[kevint]

I’m surprised it took him that long to kill him

[thmardiv]

Prigozhin led a charmed life, until he didn’t!

[BlueCollarBeerSnob]

couldn't of happened to a nicer guy

[ravenmoon]

Chefs seem to be dropping dead recently.

[nodnalneyugn]

why the sad music?

this news should be joyful 🎉

[illustriouschin]

Some of the subtitles are too difficult to read with white on white and a few important details went by too fast. Is this your first day on the job?

[legion]

"This is chess not checkers..."
This could be true
Or it could be misinformation...
Points to ponder fellow commenters... points to ponder

[chadpreston]

Did you just say helped in the 2016 election? Hm, shouldn't you all be indicted for that?

[DG-fnqg]

Selfish of him to take so many others down with him. 😂

[TheUnknown-mgfv]

Putin just wanted a new Chief come on we not stupid

[OptimusPrinceps_Augustus]

Who is he ? Well by the sounds of this report recently deceased

[bigbrotherisasob]

WOW, what a coincidence.
(wink, wink).