Russia jet crash: 'We absolutely saw this coming' - former MI6 officer

Synopsis

Christopher Steele, who previously ran the Russia desk at MI6, discusses the recent jet crash in Russia that killed 10 people, including Yevgeny Prigozhin. Steele notes that the situation surrounding Prigozhin has been tense, especially after his failed coup attempt against the governor of Saint Petersburg, Putin's hometown. He highlights that Prigozhin has become a divisive figure among the Russian elite, with powerful individuals like Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council, being sworn enemies of Prigozhin. Steele suggests that while it may not be a direct operation authorized by Putin, it could be a revenge attack orchestrated by someone within the elite. He emphasizes that the dynamics in Russia are complex and that the implications of this event will continue to unfold, as he remains informed on all things Russia-related.