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On Wednesday evening, a plane crashed in Russia. All 10 people on board died. One of them was a man named Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Two months ago, Yevgeny Prigozhin started a coupWhen an individual or group takes control of government by illegal means, including by violence. against Russian's leader Vladimir PutinRussia's ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West.. He leads a group of soldiers called the Wagner GroupA band of mercenaries operating around the world who have been accused of torture and other war crimes.. The soldiers started marching towards Russia's capital city. They wanted to overthrow the president.

But Prigozhin soon made a deal and turned around.

At the moment, most believe that his death was not an accident.

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Some think Prigozhin's death is a win for Putin. One of his biggest rivalsPeople you are competing against. is dead.

But others think the chances of Russia soon having a new leader are higher than ever.

Prigozhin's Wagner soldiers have said that they will try again to overthrow Putin if it turns out Prigozhin was killed.

Yes! Russia's economy is in trouble. Its soldiers are dying in Ukraine. Many Russians are angry. Putin cannot stay in power for much longer.

No! Putin has been in power for many years. People are too afraid to criticise him. They know he will kill people. And some worry that if someone else takes over, they will be even worse.