Yevgeny Prigozhin: Man who led Putin mutiny pictured in pants in tent during exile Image circulating on pro-Russian Telegram channels suggests ‘Putin’s chef’ may have been in Belarus military camp The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023
Putin says Wagner Group has no legal basis and therefore simply doesn’t exist Putin says Wagner rejected offer to keep its troops in Ukraine under leadership of their direct commander The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023
Missing Russian general with links to Wagner boss is ‘resting’ says official Russian general Sergei Surovikin is said to be ‘resting’ and ‘not available’ following Wagner mutiny The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023
Russian Wagner mercenaries emerge in Belarus as troop trainers Wagner mercenaries have emerged in Belarus as military instructors, the first official sign of the group’s presence in the country since the mutiny in Russia that spiraled into the most serious threat to President Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin rule. Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 507 As the conflict enters its 507th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2023
Putin says he tried but failed to oust Prigozhin after Wagner mutiny President tells newspaper he met mercenary chief to negotiate terms for fighters’ continued participation in Ukraine war The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023
Russian lawmakers pass a bill outlawing gender-affirming procedures to protect 'traditional values' Russian lawmakers passed a toughened version of a bill on Friday that outlaws gender-affirming procedures, annuls marriages in which one person has “changed gender” and bars transgender people from becoming foster or adoptive parents The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023
Putin vs. Wagner: saved by kompromat? If you’re not “feeling confused” by events in Russia in the past few weeks, “then you’ve probably not been paying attention”, said Michael Day in The i Paper. The Week · Jul 14, 2023
Putin says Russian mercenary group has no legal basis so 'doesn't exist' Russian President Vladimir Putin is claiming that the Wagner private military company “simply doesn't exist” as a legal entity The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023
A Russian general says he was fired for pointing out challenges his troops are facing Maj. Gen. Ivan Popov said Russia's military leadership was angered by his frank talk about challenges faced by his forces, particularly the shortage of equipment that resulted in Russian casualties. WEKU · Jul 14, 2023
Kyiv accepts counteroffensive not advancing quickly; Moscow plays down grain deal claim – as it happened Andriy Yermak says West are not pressuring Ukraine to go faster ; Kremlin denies Turkish claim deal will be renewed The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023
Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin ‘dead or in prison’ after Putin meeting, former US commander claims Kremlin claims warlord Prigozhin met with president after failed rebellion but Robert Abrams, a retired US general, is doubtful we’ll ever see proof of talks The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023
Ouster of Russian general ‘Spartacus’ sparks ruling party feud A Russian general who accused army chiefs of “treacherously” ousting him for criticizing troop losses in the war in Ukraine has sparked a political feud within Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ruling party, the latest sign of tensions over the military following the mutiny by Wagner mercenaries. Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2023
UK accuses Russia of ‘cynical brinkmanship’ over Ukraine grain deal threat Ambassador Dame Barbara Woodward said that, without an accord in place, ships carrying food to famine-risk countries could be attacked by Russia. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
The Week · Jul 13, 2023 ‘Ghost trains’ and armoured limos: how Vladimir Putin travels in secret luxury Images of the interior of Vladimir Putin’s luxury train, equipped with anti-ageing machines and a Turkish bath, have been leaked for the first time – offering a rare glimpse into the Russian president’s day-to-day life.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin ‘dead or in prison’ after Putin meeting Kremlin claims warlord Prigozhin met with president after failed rebellion but Robert Abrams, a retired US general, is doubtful we’ll ever see proof of talks
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Jailed Alexei Navalny ‘forced to listen to Putin speech for 100 days in a row’ Kremlin critic says he was told he has to listen to the speech for ‘education reasons’
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Russian lawmakers move to further restrict transgender rights in a new legislation Russian lawmakers have approved a toughened version of a bill that outlaws gender transitioning procedures, with added clauses that annul marriages in which one person has “changed gender” and barring transgender people from becoming foster or adoptive parents
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023 First Thing: Hollywood actors’ union recommends strike as talks deadline passes Sag-Aftra committee decision raises prospect of first simultaneous strike by writers and actors in more than 60 years. Plus, a surfing sea otter leaves experts puzzled
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Top general's dismissal reveals new crack in Russian military leadership A Russian general in charge of forces fighting in southern Ukraine has been relieved of his duties after speaking out about the problems faced by his troops
Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023 Russian general missing since Wagner mutiny ‘resting’, says Kremlin A Russian general who has not been seen in public since the Wagner mutiny is resting and “not available”, an official has said.
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 How many casualties has Russia suffered in Ukraine? Reliable figures difficult to substantiate amid the fog of war
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation
Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2023 Russia warns of response as NATO returns to Cold War ‘schemes’ NATO summit outcome to be analysed for threats posed to Russia’s security and ‘all means’ available in response.
Al Jazeera · Jul 13, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 505 As the conflict enters its 505th day, these are the main developments.