While many stories emerged regarding the beginnings of Prigozhin's insurrection, the crucial question that remains unanswered is whether the mutiny, and how it was put down, threatens or strengthens Vladimir Putin's authority.

The dramatic events in Russia over the weekend, with an armed column of Wagner private military company marching towards Moscow, sent shivers throughout the world — any radical challenge to Russia's government of President Vladimir Putin could affect not only the lives of Russians, but also the stability of the world order, which is already quite fragile.