Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, was reportedly killed in a plane crash on Wednesday. The plane crashed in the Tver region, north of Moscow, killing all 10 people on board.
Prigozhin is a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin and has been accused of involvement in a number of conflicts, including the Syrian Civil War and the conflict in Ukraine. He is also a wealthy businessman who owns a number of restaurants and catering companies.
The cause of the plane crash is not yet known. However, Russian authorities have said that they are investigating the possibility of a technical malfunction.
Conclusion:
The death of Prigozhin is a significant development, as he was a key figure in the Russian government's operations in a number of countries. It is unclear who will now take over the Wagner Group, but the crash is likely to have a significant impact on the group's operations.