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Russian agents’ threat to family made Prigozhin call off Moscow advance (www.telegraph.co.uk)

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Details offer clue as to why Wagner Group abandoned coup attempt that revealed ‘real cracks’ in Putin’s authority

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[–] dystop@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (4 children)

The only reason I don't believe this is, every well-informed Russian knows to hide their family and friends before doing something like this.

[–] Ronno@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Agreed, yet it does seem to be a more logical explanation then the "official" narrative.

[–] dystop@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Oh yes, the official narrative was always bs.

[–] tikitaki@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

while no doubt true, russian ~~kgb~~ fsb is some of the best intelligence in the world I'd imagine. it's one of those groups I would not wanna be on the wrong side of

[–] lightsecond@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I read somewhere that Putin threatened the families of Wagner officers and not Prigozhin’s himself. More plausible IMO because the chain is as weak as its weakest links. Putin might have found just enough leverage.

[–] Valmond@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

And Prigozhin having any kind empathy.