Ex Wagner chief Prigozhin assassinated

In Russia, it appear that Putin took out his former ally, rebellious Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin:

Not really a surprise but still an indication of who Putin really is; a scumbag, murderous dictator.

Russian mercenaries pulling out

This is an interesting turn of events; Russia's Wagner group is possibly closing up shop in the Ukraine, or at least Bakhmut.  But if that's the case it could be a precursor to more. Things are clearly not going well for Russia.

Good Friday Musical Interlude - Wagner

Arturo Toscanini "Prelude and Good Friday Music" Parsifal.