TDC President for the Al Jazeera: The Wagner rebellion revealed Putin’s weakness

Maksym Skrypchenko, President of the Transatlantic Dialogue Center, recently wrote an opinion article for the Al Jazeera

This Opinion discusses the current power vacuum in Russia as Putin has not yet named a successor, leading to a climate of uncertainty and tension within the political elite. Powerful figures are making their presence felt and issuing provocative statements. The situation underscores the inherent risks of a power vacuum, where ambitious individuals and factions stake their claims. Notably, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner mercenary group, is stepping into the spotlight, causing significant shifts in the political landscape.

Feel free to find this opinion at:

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/6/25/the-wagner-rebellion-revealed-putins-weakness?sf179430033=1