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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 552 of the invasion

More than 1,300 schools destroyed in Ukraine since war began; ‘farewell ceremony’ held Yevgeny Prigozhin

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023

What will replace Russia’s Wagner mercenary army?

Private force is already being torn apart by Russia’s military, intelligence services, and state-run corporations.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023

After Prigozhin: What next for Putin's Russia after demise of Wagner leader?

Will Wagner outlive its founder? Russian authorities have confirmed the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin and his number two in the downing of their private jet on a flight to his native Saint Petersburg. We ask about the downing of the plane on the two-month anniversary of his aborted march on…

France 24 · Aug 28, 2023

The Ukraine war, propaganda-style, is coming to Russian movie screens. Will people watch?

The Russian authorities have announced an endeavor to boost production of movies glorifying Moscow’s actions in Ukraine this year

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

Ukraine-Russia war live: Poland threatens to close borders with Belarus over Wagner fighters

Wagner fighters relocated to Belarus after their late leader Prigozhin’s mutinous march on Moscow

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

🔴 Live: Second civilian cargo ship from Ukrainian port reaches Istanbul

A second civilian cargo ship to sail from Ukraine since Russia withdrew from a UN-backed Black Sea grain export agreement safely reached Istanbul on Monday, marine traffic monitors said. The news came after Ukraine said its troops had liberated the southeastern village of Robotyne and were trying to advance further…

France 24 · Aug 28, 2023

Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin confirmed dead in crash

Genetic analysis confirms mercenary boss was killed after his aircraft went down in what appeared to be an explosion.

Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war latest: Yevgeny Prigozhin’s death confirmed by Russian investigators – as it happened

Genetic testing confirms identities of 10 people killed in plane crash including Wagner mercenary group boss, says Russia’s investigation committee

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2023

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? Wagner Group chief killed in plane crash

Former convict, catering impresario and ally of Vladimir Putin became increasingly vocal critic of Kremlin’s defence chiefs during war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2023

Russia uses social media channels to exploit Niger coup

Moscow aiming to increase influence in Africa, winning lucrative contracts and gaining access to key resources

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2023