What the Wagner mutiny means for Ukraine, Russia and Putin

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🗓️ 27 June 2023

⏱️ 33 minutes

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When Russia’s mercenary group marched on Moscow, it seemed to take the world – and Vladimir Putin – by surprise . What does it mean for his grip on power – and for his war?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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0:00.0	This is the Guardian.
0:09.3	Today,
0:10.5	why the Wagner group staged a shocking mutiny and what might happen next?
0:23.6	Expecting a baby can be tough,
0:26.0	morning sickness,
0:27.6	sleepless nights,
0:29.2	and that one niggling question.
0:32.0	What kind of mum will I be?
0:36.4	Join me as I meet mothers in prisons across America,
0:40.2	serving the toughest sentence of all,
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0:48.1	exclusive to W and UK TV Play.
0:56.8	It was a twist that shocked even Russia experts.
1:00.1	We start with some pretty serious breaking news here
1:02.1	that a paramilitary leader sets his sights on the Kremlin.
1:06.4	Over the last 24 hours, we've seen the greatest threat
1:09.0	to Russia's Vladimir Putin's power since he took over in 1999.
1:12.9	The world watched Vladimir Putin's mercenary army turn its forces from Ukraine over to Moscow.
1:18.8	It's been 16 months since Russia brutally invaded Ukraine,
1:22.8	but for one weekend,
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