Putin Claims He’s Back in Control. Russia’s Elite Isn’t Sure
- Mutiny showed Putin’s control of events weakened, people say
- Many insiders still say they see no alternative to Putin
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Vladimir Putin tried this week to show he was firmly in control after the dramatic attempted mutiny by mercenary commander Yevgeny Prigozhin.
But among the Kremlin and business elite, many powerful players aren’t buying it.