The Reading Junkie

Today my friend Billy Bob invited me onto his podcast to talk about the Prigozhin drama that exploded last weekend.

Public opinion, both inside Russia and in the international community, is divided on this question. However, I do not believe this was an orchestrated stunt. The rationale for such a “loyalty test” does not make any sense. Especially because, if for no other reason, there was violence – and the stories of helicopters being shot down. Such a conspiracy could also have unforeseen consequences, such as demoralizing the Russian armed forces and giving their Ukrainian opposition the edge they need for a successful offensive.

Evgeny Prigozhin agreed to halt his march on Moscow and avert “a bloodbath,” the Belarusian president said.

Evgeny Prigozhin, owner and head of Wagner Group, is apparently attempting a coup, and Putin has formally accused him of such. Let’s try to look at the facts rationally.