Putin Meets with Ex-Wagner Commander, Seeks to Reassert Control after Wagner Mutiny

Russian President Putin met with ex-Wagner commander Andrei Troshev, known as "Sedoi"
Troshev was an aide to late Wagner chief Prigozhin, who died in a plane crash in August
Prigozhin's death came after Wagner troops briefly marched on Moscow in June
Putin asked Troshev to oversee volunteer units in Ukraine war
Meeting seen as Putin reasserting control after Wagner mutiny against him

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Putin Meets with Ex-Wagner Commander, Seeks to Reassert Control after Wagner Mutiny

Russian President Putin met with ex-Wagner commander Andrei Troshev, known as "Sedoi"
Troshev was an aide to late Wagner chief Prigozhin, who died in a plane crash in August
Prigozhin's death came after Wagner troops briefly marched on Moscow in June
Putin asked Troshev to oversee volunteer units in Ukraine war
Meeting seen as Putin reasserting control after Wagner mutiny against him

bbc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

Tuesday briefing: Vladimir Putin plans to meet Kim Jong Un; Burning Man; Steve Harwell; evening workout benefits; and more

### Summary Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un are planning to meet in Russia to discuss possible weapons deals, which could help replenish Russia's ammunition stocks amid Ukraine's counteroffensive.

9/8/2023

Bush Praises Zelenskyy as Tough Dude and Real Texan, Warns Putin May Not Stop at Ukraine

9/15/2023

Lukashenko Proposes Russia-Belarus-North Korea Ties During Putin Meeting on Kim Jong Un and Ukraine

9/15/2023

Zelenskyy's Top General Briefs US, UK on Ukraine's Needs, Thanks Them for Support

9/25/2023

Former Russian Mayor Captured by Ukraine Near Donetsk After 1 Week of Training

9/29/2023

Putin Taps New Commander to Lead Wagner Mercenaries Back to Ukraine Frontlines

10/17/2023

Putin and Orban Hold First Meeting Since War Crimes Charges, Vow to Maintain Ties Despite International Backlash