Who is Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin?
25 June 2023 - 00:00
With aggressive PR, foul language and a frequent presence near the front lines, the shaven-headed Yevgeny Prigozhin is one of the most visible faces of the Ukraine war, having recruited thousands of Russian prisoners to fight for Wagner and feuded openly with the defence ministry over military plans and ammunition supplies...
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