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For more than 20 years, Vladimir Putin has been one of RussiaThe largest country in the world by area. It has a population of 144 million people.'s most powerful men. And as presidentIn some countries, the leader is called the president., he is the one who made the decision that Russia should invade UkraineA country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022. in February 2022.

More than a year later, the war is still going on. Today, some Russians are unhappy.

At the end of June, one man decided to act. Yevgeny Prigozhin is the leader of the Wagner Group, a group of soldiers who are paid to go to war. He was unhappy about the way the war was going - and the problems the Wagner Group faced fighting for Russia in Ukraine.

He decided to overthrow Putin and take over Russia. But his attempt lasted less than a day. Putin is still in charge.

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One threat to Putin - Prigozhin - is gone. But some think there may be others.

For years, Putin has been friends with many of Russia's wealthiest men. But now the war means they are at risk of losing money. If they lose too much money, some think these wealthy people might become angry and plot to make Putin leave power.

But others think Putin will be in power for a long time. People who go against him have been jailed or even killed. And most Russian leaders throughout history have left power after dying of natural causes - not being overthrown.

Yes! Of course he could be overthrown. Many are angry about the war in Ukraine and how it has changed life for Russians. Some may do anything to have a new leader.

No! Putin has too much power. It would take a very brave or risky person to try to make him leave power. He will be there for a long time.