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Crash site: Yevgeny Prigozhin was reported dead two months after he began a failed coup against Putin. Glossary
Yevgeny Prigozhin - A Russian oligarch and leader of the Wagner Group, a group of mercenary soldiers. He launched a failed coup against Russian president Vladimir Putin in June 2023.
Mercenary - Professional soldiers who often fight for foreign armies.
Moscow - The capital city of Russia.
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.
Wagner Group - A band of mercenaries operating around the world who have been accused of torture and other war crimes.
allies - An ally is someone that aligns with and supports a cause with another individual or group of people.