mutiny

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Before Putin confidant Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group turned against Mr. Putin in their infamous mutiny of June 2023, Prigozhin took to Telegram to denounce Russia’s generals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But he preferred to concentrate all his attention on the mutiny aboard the Potemkin in June 1905.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Regional power Nigeria assisted in thwarting the mutiny, saying its fighter jets had helped "dislodge the coup plotters from the National TV and a military camp" following a request from Benin's government.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

A previous investigation into the mutiny blamed years of pent-up anger among soldiers, who felt their appeals for pay rises and better treatment were ignored.

From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025

The prospect of a mutiny trial constantly in mind, Carvajal wrote relatively little about his extraordinary surroundings.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann