According to an insider, though, the reason for Prigozhin's decision to shift the blame this time around was that he was not close to reaching the targets he has told Putin he would meet.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1768959/wagner-group-russia-capture-bakhmut-ukraine-war-us-dxus

And, the ISW said, the Kremlin's apparent surprise at Prigozhin's rebellion doesn't reflect at all well on the FSB.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12237365/Who-members-Putins-inner-circle-just-loyal-they.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

A source confirmed: "In the event of Prigozhin's death, there is a mechanism for ''full mobilisation' – regardless of who was at fault for his death."

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/wagner-plot-putin-revenge-after-30777729

But the crash's timing raised suspicions of a possible Kremlin-orchestrated hit, while Prigozhin's chameleon-like background allowed for speculation that he wasn't on the plane or had somehow escaped death.

Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/wagner-chief-yevgeny-prigozhin-confirmed-dead-after-forensic-testing-russian-officials-1.6536741

Dozens of employees of Prigozhin's companies told the media that the reason for Prigozhin's mutiny was his "mental state."

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/08/prigozhins-death-spells-end-wagner-russia-wont-abandon-its-missions

Dozens of employees of Prigozhin's companies told the media that the reason for Prigozhin's mutiny was his "mental state."

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/08/prigozhins-death-spells-end-wagner-russia-wont-abandon-its-missions

His status as being at Prigozhin's side at the time of his death seems to confirm a more involved role.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/wex/who-were-the-other-passengers-aboard-prigozhins-crashed-plane/article_5a3c6d27-7814-592f-b429-ae2b8103eb9d.html

Khodorkovsky said in a Facebook post that Prigozhin's rebellion is 'the strongest blow to (Russian President Vladimir) Putin's reputation,' and that helping him get to Moscow would be 'helping our country.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12229297/Russian-crisis-LIVE-Prighozins-Wagner-militia-seize-Rostov-Don-Putin-make-statement.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Look around all Prigozhin's speeches are available by several different people on everything from YouTube to Rumble.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/world/russian-mercenaries%27-revolt-undermines-putin-and-could-lead-to-further-challenges-to-his-rule

Prigozhin's Wagner Group known for sending Russian convicts to the frontlines in exchange for a chance to be exonerated,heavily involved in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/wagner-boss-yevgeny-prigozhin-vladimir-putin-cut-him-off-2023-3

Putin is likely attempting to reduce Prigozhin's prominence in favor of the re-emerging professional Russian military and Russian government officials," the group said Thursday.

Source: https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/us-designates-russias-wagner-military-group-an-intl-criminal-organization-180284

Russia's security services have responded to mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's declaration of an armed rebellion by calling for his arrest.

Source: https://gazette.com/ap/russian-mercenaries-short-lived-revolt-could-have-long-term-consequences-for-putin/article_e4753491-8067-5811-9a91-d655da2c2358.html

The anti-terrorist regime was introduced in Moscow on Saturday, as Prigozhin's forces appeared to advance on the capital, with authorities asking residents to limit travel.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/moscow-security-measures-still-place-wagner-mutiny.1040067

The Defense Ministry quickly rejected Prigozhin's claim.

Source: https://www.aol.com/news/infighting-among-putins-lieutenants-seems-072527538.html

The gang in June posted a message in support of the Russian government to end the mutiny led by Yevgeny Prigozhin's Wagner paramilitary group.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.in/sudan-based-hackers-shut-down-x-hours-asks-musk-starlink-862167