The news from Russia shook the world. It was reported that the founder of Wagner, Yevgeny Prigojin, was also in the private jet that crashed in Tver and killed 10 people. Russian State Television announced that Prigojin died in the crash of the plane.
Images of the crash of the plane, including Prigojin, who started a rebellion against Putin two months ago and advanced to Moscow with his soldiers, have also emerged. While the news of Prigojin’s death was on the world agenda, Russian leader Vladimir Putin attended the ceremony held at the same time in the town of Poniri in the Kursk region on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the former Soviet troops against the Nazis in the Battle of Kursk. The cheerful mood of Putin, who took the stage to give a speech at the ceremony, drew attention.
“I AM PROUD OF YOU”
Pointing out that the Battle of Kursk lasted for about 2 months, Putin said that the main event in this war was the large-scale tank battle in Prokhorovka, where hundreds of tanks converged in a narrow part of the front in a counter-battle, and the ground under them literally burned down.
Stating that they will not forget those who fought for the victory, Putin said, “Here, on the legendary Kursk land, high state awards will be presented to our heroes, soldiers, participants of special military operations, who are worthy of the honor of the heroes of the Battle of Kursk who fought the Nazis in the summer of 1943.” he said.
Noting that all soldiers fought bravely and with determination, Putin said that “loyalty to the fatherland and loyalty to the military oath unite all the participants of the special military operation.” Addressing the Russian soldiers, Putin said, “I thank you for your service, I am proud of you.” used the phrase.