Prigozhin’s funeral held in private, Putin snubbed

A Quiet Farewell for Prigozhin: Putin Stays Away

In a hushed and solemn ceremony, the final goodbye to Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group, unfolded. Notably, Russian President Vladimir Putin chose not to attend, and his absence was a major topic of discussion. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov clarified that Putin had firmly decided against joining the funeral, emphasizing that the arrangements were entirely in the hands of Prigozhin’s family.

This private and somewhat mysterious event followed the recent confirmation through genetic tests of Prigozhin’s tragic death in a plane crash. This incident, which shocked the nation, also gave rise to rumors and conspiracy theories.

While some Western figures and analysts have suggested Putin’s involvement in Prigozhin’s untimely demise, the Kremlin vigorously denied such allegations, dismissing them as an “absolute lie.”

Adding intrigue to the unfolding story is Prigozhin’s prior involvement in a coup attempt against senior military officials in Russia just two months before his fatal crash. This historical context looms over the circumstances surrounding his unexpected departure.