Top Russian general knew about Wagner rebellion plan: report

[Kamaji]

Top Russian general knew about Wagner rebellion plan: report

By Patrick Reilly
June 27, 2023

A high-ranking Russian general had previous knowledge of Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion plans before he led the mercenary army’s attempted coup over the weekend, a report said.

American intelligence officials told the New York Times they are probing whether or not Gen. Sergei Surovikin, Russia’s former senior general in Ukraine, had conspired with Prigozhin over last week’s mutiny — the biggest threat to Russian President Vladimir Putin since 2000.

Surovikin was replaced in January after just three months on the job by Russia’s top military officer — the chief of the military’s General Staff, Gen. Valery Gerasimov.

During his time in charge, he humiliatingly withdrew from Kherson in November. His demotion signaled Putin wasn’t impressed with his leadership, although he reportedly maintains popularity among the troops.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/06/27/top-russian-general-knew-about-wagner-rebellion-plan-us-officials/

[PeteS in CA]

American intelligence officials told the New York Times they are probing whether or not Gen. Sergei Surovikin, Russia’s former senior general in Ukraine, had conspired with Prigozhin over last week’s mutiny ...

Why? How is knowing this worth the $$ and effort to investigate this? Is there an office pool at the CIA concerning how long certain Russian generals will last in their positions? Or is my half-caffeinated brain missing something?

[Kamaji]

Why? How is knowing this worth the $$ and effort to investigate this? Is there an office pool at the CIA concerning how long certain Russian generals will last in their positions? Or is my half-caffeinated brain missing something?

Perhaps it's more about getting under Putin's skin and fomenting more strife within the Russian ranks, and less about actually obtaining information?