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The mercenary Wagner group has sensationally claimed Russia has fired a missile at its camps, just after its founder bashed Putin's war on Ukraine.

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[–] thebestaquaman@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I have a hard time believing this, but if Wagner/Prigozhin goes rouge, at the moment when Ukraine have started their counteroffensive, that could have massive consequences for Russia. I wonder whether Ukraine would allow them to "go free" if they decide to switch sides en masse?

[–] PotjiePig@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I would be happy to see every Russian in Ukraine turn a nice shade of rouge.

[–] thebestaquaman@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

I meant what I said! If Prigozhin goes rouge his new appearance could woo the people and benefit him massively in the Russian presidential election, potentially causing a major upset and leading to the end of Putins rain.

[–] kartonrealista@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

leading to the end of Putins rain.

And the beginning of Putin's sun?

[–] thebestaquaman@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I think you meant "The beginning of Putins Son", which is secretly Prigozhin.

[–] rycee@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Would that be Putin's ... purple rain?

[–] joneskind@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think you meant rogue, not rouge. "Rouge" is the French word for "red".

[–] thebestaquaman@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] joneskind@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Well, in that case I don't understand what you said. I mean, red is a nice color to wear if you dare to wear it, but I don't know how it could help Prigozhin in any way.