OPINION: The Russian invasion of Ukraine still needs to be defeated militarily, and requires the free world, including Australia, to continue to support the Ukrainian people’s struggle.
Vladimir Putin survived the first big challenge to his 23 years of autocratic rule when the rebel mercenary march on Moscow suddenly halted 200 kilometres from the Russian capital.
When the Wagner Group forces commanded by Mr Prigozhin were advancing towards Moscow on Saturday, there was much premature speculation about Mr Putin’s toppling.Advertisement Like Frankenstein’s monster, Mr Putin’s former close ally has turned on the military establishment, as Mr Prigozhin has become a vocal critic of the Russian generals’ conduct of the war.
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