What just happened in Russia?

Published: June 26, 2023, 8:10 a.m.

After the Wagner Group\u2019s leader made threats against Russian military leadership on Friday, Wagner mercenaries came over the border from Ukraine, captured a military headquarters, and marched toward the capital.\n\nThe world discussed whether a coup was unfolding. But after just 36 hours of rebellion, Belarus announced it had brokered a deal for the Wagner Group to turn around, and for its leader to leave the country unscathed.\n\nIt was a confusing end to a chaotic insurgency. Today, Washington Post reporter Mary Ilyushina returns to discuss why the Wagner Group stopped, why President Vladimir Putin was so soft on a \u201cmutiny,\u201d and what this could mean for the future of the Kremlin and the conflict in Ukraine.\n\nFor transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts