The millionaire mercenary chief who long benefitted from the powerful patronage of President Vladimir Putin moved into the global spotlight with a dramatic rebellion against Russia's military that challenged the authority of Putin himself. He also organized catering for Kremlin events — earning him the nickname "Putin's chef" — and provided catering and utility services to the Russian military. As his forces fought and died en masse in Ukraine, Prigozhin raged against Russia's military brass. In a video released by his team last month, he stood next to rows bodies he said were those of Wagner fighters. The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Prigozhin and associates in the alleged election interference and over his leadership of the Wagner Group.

Source: Libya Today June 24, 2023 22:28 UTC