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Crash site: Yevgeny Prigozhin was reported dead two months after he began a failed coup against Putin. Glossary
Wagner Group - A band of mercenaries operating around the world who have been accused of torture and other war crimes.
Professional - Someone who does something as their profession, or job. E.g. playing music.
Russia - The largest country in the world by area. It has a population of 144 million people.
Coup - When an individual or group takes control of government by illegal means, including by violence.
Vladimir Putin - Russia’s ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West.
Rivals - People you are competing against.