Sabotage likely behind Prigozhin’s presumed death in plane crash, U.S. officials say

U.S. officials believe Yevgeny Prigozhin’s presumed death was likely an assassination attempt — although what led to the plane crash is still a mystery. Russian President Putin acknowledged the incident publicly for the first time, offering condolences to the Wagner mercenary chief’s family. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports.

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