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Charles Maynes

What we know — and don't — about the Russian crash that possibly killed Prigozhin

A view of the site after a jet crashed in Russia's northwestern Tver region on Aug. 23. Russian authorities say Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was among those on the flight manifest. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to families of those killed in the crash. He noted Wagner members were reportedly on board and spoke warmly of his relationship with Prigozhin in the past tense. (Wagner Telegram Account/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

MOSCOW — Russian aviation authorities say Wagner Group mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list of a plane that crashed northwest of Moscow on Wednesday that left no survivors. Yet officials have stopped short of directly confirming Prigozhin's death or the cause of the crash.

Here's what we do — and don't — know so far:

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