U.S, Europe officials: Prigozhin’s death strengthens Putin, for now

“Putin has a pretty clear track record of at least operating within his own country with impunity,” a U.S. official familiar with Russia policy said. “I don’t get the sense there’s any mechanism under which he’ll be held accountable … Just because people hate you doesn’t mean you’re necessarily going to be out of power.” A second U.S. official familiar with Russia policy put it this way when asked about the implications for Putin: “Short-term stronger, long-term weaker.” Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur wrote in a text message that, in...