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This moment culminated in a coup—by aligning themselves with Vagner, former military leaders could preserve their positions and avoid the demise they feared under a successful rebellion. This shift instigated a new military council taking control of the armed forces, effectively sidelining Putin as the rebellion officially transformed into a civil war.
The Aftermath and Future Implications
As the dust settled, if Vagner managed to seize control, the implications for Russia and the world would be profound. Could Prigozhin possibly govern effectively? Would his ascendance provoke prolonged instability in an already fractured nation?