As the dust settles following the dramatic events involving Yevgeny Prigozhin and his private army, one question looms large: Where is Vladimir Putin? The Russian president has not made any public appearances since his speech promising severe consequences for his former ally. Experts are now speculating about the extent of the damage to Putin’s authority and the potential ramifications for Ukraine and his own regime.
Despite Putin’s spokesperson claiming he was working in the Kremlin during the crisis, social media users pointed out that his presidential plane, with identification number Il96-300PU, departed Moscow and disappeared from radar near Tver. Reports suggest it may have headed to St. Petersburg. Putin’s whereabouts remain uncertain.
While some remain unconcerned in Moscow, with security measures still in place but fewer police visible, the absence of Putin raises eyebrows. His numerous palaces, including a villa on the Black Sea, offer possible refuge. Meanwhile, Prigozhin has agreed to exile in Belarus in exchange for dropped treason charges.
As speculation mounts and the Russian president remains out of sight, the world watches with bated breath, eager to discover Putin’s next move and the potential impact on international affairs.
