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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 487

As the war enters it 487th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jun 25, 2023

Russian army desert Putin and pledge loyalty to Wagner group after coup

Vladimir Putin's soldiers are reportedly beginning to flee their posts and units around Ukraine in support of the Wagner Groups' rebels who were heading for Moscow

Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2023

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin leaves Russia after Putin drops charges

In a bid to avoid 'bloodshed', the Kremlin has announced charges against him and his Wagner forces will be dropped by Russian authorities.

Daily Record · Jun 24, 2023

Volodymyr Zelensky says Wagner rebellion shows ‘chaos’ in Russia as mercenary leader calls off march on Moscow

Yevgeny Prigozhin calls off advance on capital but uprising seen as major blow to authority of Vladimir Putin

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2023

US, allies consulted but tread carefully as Russia crisis unfolded

The United States and its allies held close consultations but publicly stayed on the sidelines Saturday as officials waited to see how the armed revolt by longtime Kremlin insider Yevgeny Prigozhin and his private Wagner army would play out.

France 24 · Jun 24, 2023

Wagner chief halts march on Moscow to avoid ‘shedding Russian blood’

Yevgeny Prigozhin's announcement appeared to attempt to defuse a growing crisis as Moscow had apparently braced for the arrival of the rebellious commander's private army.

Daily Record · Jun 24, 2023

Wagner rebel chief halts tank advance on Moscow ‘to stop bloodshed’

Yevgeny Prigozhin strikes deal to move to Belarus after Putin denounces former ally’s ‘treason’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2023

Wagner chief calls off march of mercenaries on Moscow 'to avoid shedding Russian blood'

Yevgeny Prigozhin appeared to deescalate tensions as Moscow braced for the arrival of the private army

Manchester Evening News · Jun 24, 2023

Wagner Group chief says his mercenaries will halt their march on Moscow

Yevgeny Prigozhin posted a message on social media claiming Wagner troops have agreed to stand down and return to bases. The Kremlin said the criminal case against Prigozhin will be dropped.

WEKU · Jun 24, 2023

US says Wagner coup is 'real' and 'serious' as White House consults allies

The White House has said they are "monitoring the situation" after the Wagner mercenary group's chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin, becomes more outspoken about the tactic's of Russia's conventional military

Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2023