“The Evolution of Putin and Prigozhin’s Relationship: From St. Petersburg’s Crime Scene to Political Influence”
– The relationship between Putin and Prigozhin began in the seedy world of early 1990s St. Petersburg, where they both had connections to the criminal underworld.
– Over time, Prigozhin’s influence expanded from being Putin’s personal chef to establishing a media empire focused on spreading disinformation and setting up a “troll factory.”
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