Thanks to AI, the Wagner mutiny will only briefly hamper Russian disinformation

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For more than two decades, Vladimir Putin has effectively maintained a firm grip on power in Russia, projecting an image of invincibility. But on June 24, a mutiny within the Wagner mercenary force brought Russia perilously close to witnessing the collapse of Putin’s authority. Remarkably, Russia’s own internal challenges posed a significant threat to Putin’s rule, and the U.S. did not need to actively intervene to achieve this outcome. With the recent downfall of Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, it is probable that Russia’s disinformation operations will decrease in the foreseeable future. Prigozhin, a former chef turned confidant to Putin and...