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The text is a transcript of a video report about the plane crash that killed Evgeniy Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner PMC, and his associates. The report discusses the possible causes of the crash, such as an explosion, a terrorist attack, or an air defense system. It also reviews Prigozhin's biography, from his criminal past to his rise as a businessman, a caterer for Putin, and a leader of a mercenary army. The report mentions the recent mutiny of the Wagner fighters in Rostov-on-Don and their involvement in conflicts in Donbass, Syria, and Africa. The report concludes that Prigozhin's death is a sensational event that attracts global attention and that his life story is like a movie script.
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1. A business jet owned by Evgeniy Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner PMC, crashed in the Tver region on August 23, 2023, killing all 10 people on board.
2. The plane exploded in the air and fell apart into fragments, according to eyewitnesses and video recordings.
3. The official investigation is considering all versions, including terrorist attack, crew error, technical malfunction and external influences.
4. Prigozhin was a controversial figure who had a criminal past, a successful catering business, media assets, and involvement in various military operations in Donbass, Syria and Africa.
5. Prigozhin had a conflict with the Ministry of Defense and a mutiny of his PMC fighters in June 2023, which was allegedly resolved by a meeting with Putin in the Kremlin.
6. Prigozhin's death sparked speculation and conspiracy theories online, as well as reactions from the world media and the White House.