The video discusses the events surrounding the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner private military company, known for its involvement in conflicts, especially in Ukraine. Prigozhin led an armed rebellion against Russia's military leadership, challenging President Putin's authority. Following a deal brokered by Belarusian President Lukashenko, Prigozhin relocated to Belarus. However, two months later, he died in a plane crash, sparking conspiracy theories. The video also mentions other critics of the Kremlin who faced mysterious circumstances, highlighting a pattern of silencing dissent in Russia.
Here are the key facts extracted from the provided text:
1. The head of the Wagner private military company led an armed rebellion in Russia.
2. He presented his former mentor, President Vladimir Putin, with a significant challenge to his power.
3. Evgeni Pregoshan questioned the Kremlin's motives for invading Ukraine and accused the Russian defense minister of ordering deadly airstrikes on Wagner Fighters.
4. Speculation about Evgeni Pregoshan's fate began after his march on Russia, and two months later, his private jet crashed, killing him and 10 others.
5. Details of what exactly occurred in the aftermath of Pregoshan's death remain unclear, but an old video of him discussing Russia's wartime trajectory and plane disintegration has gone viral.
6. Wagner was a mercenary group that supported pro-Russian separatist forces in Ukraine and helped annex Crimea.
7. Wagner claimed to have 25,000 troops, although mercenary forces are technically illegal in Russia.
8. Evgeni Pregoshan had a criminal history and became known as "Putin's Chef" due to catering for Kremlin events.
9. Pregoshan escalated his criticism of Russian military leadership during the war in Ukraine.
10. He led an armed mutiny against Russia's military leadership but reached a deal mediated by the Belarusian President.
11. After the deal, Wagner forces began leaving Russian military facilities they had occupied.
12. Pregoshan continued to make videos and invite investors for operations in Africa.
13. His private jet crashed in August, sparking conspiracy theories about the cause.
14. Several high-ranking members of Wagner were on the same flight.
15. Pregoshan's death is part of a series of mysterious deaths and poisonings of Kremlin critics and opponents.
Please note that these facts are presented in chronological order based on the information provided in the text.