Russian president Vladimir Putin may have averted an armed mutiny, but the wounds could prove fatal for his leadership.Wagner group, a private military force that has flourished with Putin’s blessing, and just halted its march from the Ukrainian front towards Moscow, has exposed cracks in the Russian government.Russia’s ruling elites will now exchange deep recriminations over how the attempted insurrection was able to get so far.Today, fellow at the ANU Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Matthew Sussex, on why Wagner’s rebellion makes Putin’s rule uncertain.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Fellow at the ANU Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Matthew SussexSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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