Uprising 'exposed real cracks in Vladimir Putin's authority'
The attempted mutiny in Russia has exposed "real cracks" in Vladimir Putin's authority, according to the US Secretary of State. Antony Blinken has claimed that the uprising, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, "raises profound questions" about Putin's leadership as Russia continues to fight the war in Ukraine. Blinken, 61, told CBS News: "It presents a real distraction for Putin and for Russian authorities, that they have to look at, sort of mind their rear, even as they’re trying to deal with the counteroffensive in Ukraine. I think that creates even greater openings for the Ukrainians to do well on th...