General 'Armageddon' Resurfaces in Algeria After Falling Out of Favor Over Wagner Mutiny
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Russian General Sergei Surovikin, who briefly led Russia's campaign in Ukraine, was seen in Algeria as part of a Russian military delegation. This is his first public appearance after the Wagner Group's mutiny.
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Surovikin is known as "General Armageddon" for his ruthless tactics. He had gained popularity among Wagner and its late leader Prigozhin.
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During the Wagner mutiny, Surovikin appeared distressed in a video urging the mercenaries to stop. After that he disappeared from public view.
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Reports indicate Surovikin may have fallen out of Kremlin's favor over suspected involvement in the mutiny, which challenged Putin's authority.
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Unconfirmed reports suggest Surovikin may have been reassigned to lead the air defense committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States.