Experts warn that the rebellion by the Wagner Group will have a harmful effect on Russia’s soldiers and have an impact on Russia’s war in Ukraine. This comes after the leader of the group Yevgeny Prigozhin lead a revolt against Russia after claiming the Russian army deliberately attacked his forces. In this Newzroom Africa interview, SAIIA’s Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme Steven Gruzd says it’s too early to tell whether Russian president Vladimir Putin’s authority has been shaken by the group’s action.
