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Jacqueline Howard in London

Vladimir Putin's snub casts doubt on Yevgeny Prigozhin's ploy to use his Wagner Group to shore-up power

Putin is making moves to undermine Prigozhin in an attempt to dampen the skyrocketing notoriety of the Wagner chief. (Sputnik: Mikhail Metzel)

"The boat is rocking … I hope you understand why I have remained silent".

These were the words of Yevgeny Prigozhin – old friend of Putin and head of the Wagner mercenary group – after the Russian president praised his army for their efforts in Soledar.

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